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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,973.22, 59,310.62 and 27,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,973.22, 59,310.62 and 27,062.66 is: 37,351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,973.22 : 59,310.62 = 27,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,973.22/59,310.62 = 27,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,973.22x = 59,310.62 × 27,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,973.22x = 1,605,102,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,102,711.58/42,973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,351.24

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