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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,811.95, 58,170.87 and 27,549.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,811.95, 58,170.87 and 27,549.57 is: 41,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,811.95 : 58,170.87 = 27,549.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,811.95/58,170.87 = 27,549.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,811.95x = 58,170.87 × 27,549.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,811.95x = 1,602,582,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,582,455.03/38,811.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,290.95

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