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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,888.68, 59,166.46 and 27,786.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,888.68, 59,166.46 and 27,786.44 is: 38,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,888.68 : 59,166.46 = 27,786.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,888.68/59,166.46 = 27,786.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,888.68x = 59,166.46 × 27,786.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,888.68x = 1,644,024,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,024,925.50/42,888.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,332.38

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