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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,925.87, 59,237.49 and 27,031.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,925.87, 59,237.49 and 27,031.24 is: 37,302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,925.87 : 59,237.49 = 27,031.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,925.87/59,237.49 = 27,031.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,925.87x = 59,237.49 × 27,031.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,925.87x = 1,601,262,809.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,262,809.19/42,925.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,302.98

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