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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,666.84, 58,029.77 and 27,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,666.84, 58,029.77 and 27,421.16 is: 41,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,666.84 : 58,029.77 = 27,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,666.84/58,029.77 = 27,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,666.84x = 58,029.77 × 27,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,666.84x = 1,591,243,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,243,386.34/38,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,152.67

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