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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,907.14, 59,215.08 and 27,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,907.14, 59,215.08 and 27,005.22 is: 37,269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,907.14 : 59,215.08 = 27,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,907.14/59,215.08 = 27,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,907.14x = 59,215.08 × 27,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,907.14x = 1,599,116,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,116,262.72/42,907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,269.23

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