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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,992.68, 59,331.78 and 27,071.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,992.68, 59,331.78 and 27,071.08 is: 37,359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,992.68 : 59,331.78 = 27,071.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,992.68/59,331.78 = 27,071.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,992.68x = 59,331.78 × 27,071.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,992.68x = 1,606,175,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,175,362.92/42,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,359.28

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