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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,642.21, 58,834.44 and 27,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,642.21, 58,834.44 and 27,535.52 is: 37,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,642.21 : 58,834.44 = 27,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,642.21/58,834.44 = 27,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,642.21x = 58,834.44 × 27,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,642.21x = 1,620,036,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,036,605.14/42,642.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,991.38

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