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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,955.34, 59,266.24 and 27,848.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,955.34, 59,266.24 and 27,848.63 is: 38,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,955.34 : 59,266.24 = 27,848.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,955.34/59,266.24 = 27,848.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,955.34x = 59,266.24 × 27,848.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,955.34x = 1,650,483,667.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,483,667.80/42,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,423.25

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