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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,995.94, 59,286.48 and 27,868.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,995.94, 59,286.48 and 27,868.74 is: 38,427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,995.94 : 59,286.48 = 27,868.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,995.94/59,286.48 = 27,868.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,995.94x = 59,286.48 × 27,868.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,995.94x = 1,652,239,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,239,496.64/42,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,427.80

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