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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,920.26, 58,292.82 and 27,285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,920.26, 58,292.82 and 27,285.42 is: 40,866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,920.26 : 58,292.82 = 27,285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,920.26/58,292.82 = 27,285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,920.26x = 58,292.82 × 27,285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,920.26x = 1,590,544,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,544,076.68/38,920.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,866.74

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