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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,293.83, 58,339.09 and 27,206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,293.83, 58,339.09 and 27,206.17 is: 37,527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,293.83 : 58,339.09 = 27,206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,293.83/58,339.09 = 27,206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,293.83x = 58,339.09 × 27,206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,293.83x = 1,587,183,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,183,200.19/42,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,527.54

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