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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,027.27, 58,540.90 and 9,445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,027.27, 58,540.90 and 9,445.11 is: 14,167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,027.27 : 58,540.90 = 9,445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,027.27/58,540.90 = 9,445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,027.27x = 58,540.90 × 9,445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,027.27x = 552,924,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,924,947.29/39,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,167.66

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