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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,672.96, 58,876.88 and 27,566.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,672.96, 58,876.88 and 27,566.33 is: 38,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,672.96 : 58,876.88 = 27,566.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,672.96/58,876.88 = 27,566.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,672.96x = 58,876.88 × 27,566.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,672.96x = 1,623,019,071.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,019,071.23/42,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,033.90

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