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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,753.93, 58,986.02 and 27,665.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,753.93, 58,986.02 and 27,665.67 is: 38,169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,753.93 : 58,986.02 = 27,665.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,753.93/58,986.02 = 27,665.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,753.93x = 58,986.02 × 27,665.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,753.93x = 1,631,887,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,887,722.50/42,753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,169.31

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