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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,311.79, 58,371.48 and 27,201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,311.79, 58,371.48 and 27,201.66 is: 37,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,311.79 : 58,371.48 = 27,201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,311.79/58,371.48 = 27,201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,311.79x = 58,371.48 × 27,201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,311.79x = 1,587,801,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,801,152.66/42,311.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,526.21

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