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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,968.74, 59,284.68 and 27,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,968.74, 59,284.68 and 27,862 is: 38,441.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,968.74 : 59,284.68 = 27,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,968.74/59,284.68 = 27,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,968.74x = 59,284.68 × 27,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,968.74x = 1,651,789,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,789,754.16/42,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,441.66

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