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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,905.23, 58,270.32 and 27,270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,905.23, 58,270.32 and 27,270.39 is: 40,844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,905.23 : 58,270.32 = 27,270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,905.23/58,270.32 = 27,270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,905.23x = 58,270.32 × 27,270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,905.23x = 1,589,054,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,054,351.82/38,905.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,844.23

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