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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,902.73, 58,266.57 and 27,267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,902.73, 58,266.57 and 27,267.89 is: 40,840.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,902.73 : 58,266.57 = 27,267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,902.73/58,266.57 = 27,267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,902.73x = 58,266.57 × 27,267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,902.73x = 1,588,806,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,806,421.44/38,902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,840.49

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