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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,464.88, 58,546.44 and 27,330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,464.88, 58,546.44 and 27,330.48 is: 37,680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,464.88 : 58,546.44 = 27,330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,464.88/58,546.44 = 27,330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,464.88x = 58,546.44 × 27,330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,464.88x = 1,600,102,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,102,307.49/42,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,680.60

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