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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,971.96, 59,253.36 and 27,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,971.96, 59,253.36 and 27,844.74 is: 38,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,971.96 : 59,253.36 = 27,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,971.96/59,253.36 = 27,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,971.96x = 59,253.36 × 27,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,971.96x = 1,649,894,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,894,403.33/42,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,394.68

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