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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,730.84, 58,096.26 and 27,066.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,730.84, 58,096.26 and 27,066.84 is: 40,600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,730.84 : 58,096.26 = 27,066.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,730.84/58,096.26 = 27,066.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,730.84x = 58,096.26 × 27,066.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,730.84x = 1,572,482,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,482,174.02/38,730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,600.26

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