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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,826.96, 58,270.68 and 27,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,826.96, 58,270.68 and 27,063.60 is: 40,616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,826.96 : 58,270.68 = 27,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,826.96/58,270.68 = 27,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,826.96x = 58,270.68 × 27,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,826.96x = 1,577,014,375.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,014,375.25/38,826.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,616.48

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