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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,910.46, 58,394.89 and 27,664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,910.46, 58,394.89 and 27,664.38 is: 41,517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,910.46 : 58,394.89 = 27,664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,910.46/58,394.89 = 27,664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,910.46x = 58,394.89 × 27,664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,910.46x = 1,615,458,427.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,458,427.02/38,910.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,517.33

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