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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,310.85, 58,395.40 and 27,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,310.85, 58,395.40 and 27,004 is: 37,269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,310.85 : 58,395.40 = 27,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,310.85/58,395.40 = 27,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,310.85x = 58,395.40 × 27,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,310.85x = 1,576,909,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,909,381.60/42,310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,269.62

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