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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,802.76, 58,203.72 and 27,357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,802.76, 58,203.72 and 27,357.58 is: 41,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,802.76 : 58,203.72 = 27,357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,802.76/58,203.72 = 27,357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,802.76x = 58,203.72 × 27,357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,802.76x = 1,592,312,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,312,926.20/38,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,036.07

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