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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,891.73, 58,250.07 and 27,256.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,891.73, 58,250.07 and 27,256.89 is: 40,823.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,891.73 : 58,250.07 = 27,256.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,891.73/58,250.07 = 27,256.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,891.73x = 58,250.07 × 27,256.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,891.73x = 1,587,715,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,715,750.48/38,891.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,823.99

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