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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,741.84, 58,112.76 and 27,077.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,741.84, 58,112.76 and 27,077.84 is: 40,616.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,741.84 : 58,112.76 = 27,077.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,741.84/58,112.76 = 27,077.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,741.84x = 58,112.76 × 27,077.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,741.84x = 1,573,568,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,568,017.24/38,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,616.76

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