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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,999.67, 53,839.45 and 27,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,999.67, 53,839.45 and 27,042.24 is: 37,332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,999.67 : 53,839.45 = 27,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,999.67/53,839.45 = 27,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,999.67x = 53,839.45 × 27,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,999.67x = 1,455,939,328.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,939,328.37/38,999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,332.09

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