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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,984.68, 59,320.74 and 27,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,984.68, 59,320.74 and 27,063.08 is: 37,348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,984.68 : 59,320.74 = 27,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,984.68/59,320.74 = 27,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,984.68x = 59,320.74 × 27,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,984.68x = 1,605,401,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,401,932.28/42,984.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,348.24

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