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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,966.21, 59,281.23 and 27,859.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,966.21, 59,281.23 and 27,859.50 is: 38,438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,966.21 : 59,281.23 = 27,859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,966.21/59,281.23 = 27,859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,966.21x = 59,281.23 × 27,859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,966.21x = 1,651,545,427.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,545,427.19/42,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,438.24

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