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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,717.76, 58,029.20 and 27,564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,717.76, 58,029.20 and 27,564 is: 41,312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,717.76 : 58,029.20 = 27,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,717.76/58,029.20 = 27,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,717.76x = 58,029.20 × 27,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,717.76x = 1,599,516,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,516,868.80/38,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,312.23

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