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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,921.26, 58,294.32 and 27,286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,921.26, 58,294.32 and 27,286.42 is: 40,868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,921.26 : 58,294.32 = 27,286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,921.26/58,294.32 = 27,286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,921.26x = 58,294.32 × 27,286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,921.26x = 1,590,643,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,643,299.13/38,921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,868.24

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