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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,691.71, 58,044.85 and 27,570.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,691.71, 58,044.85 and 27,570.81 is: 41,361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,691.71 : 58,044.85 = 27,570.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,691.71/58,044.85 = 27,570.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,691.71x = 58,044.85 × 27,570.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,691.71x = 1,600,343,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,343,530.83/38,691.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,361.41

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