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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,370.62, 58,465.34 and 27,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,370.62, 58,465.34 and 27,283.74 is: 37,647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,370.62 : 58,465.34 = 27,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,370.62/58,465.34 = 27,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,370.62x = 58,465.34 × 27,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,370.62x = 1,595,153,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,153,035.69/42,370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,647.62

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