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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,706.06, 58,055.70 and 27,414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,706.06, 58,055.70 and 27,414.72 is: 41,119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,706.06 : 58,055.70 = 27,414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,706.06/58,055.70 = 27,414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,706.06x = 58,055.70 × 27,414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,706.06x = 1,591,580,759.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,580,759.90/38,706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,119.68

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