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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,904.48, 58,269.20 and 27,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,904.48, 58,269.20 and 27,269.64 is: 40,843.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,904.48 : 58,269.20 = 27,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,904.48/58,269.20 = 27,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,904.48x = 58,269.20 × 27,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,904.48x = 1,588,979,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,979,970.74/38,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,843.11

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