Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,097.44, 53,898.48 and 27,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,097.44, 53,898.48 and 27,900 is: 38,462.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,097.44 : 53,898.48 = 27,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,097.44/53,898.48 = 27,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,097.44x = 53,898.48 × 27,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,097.44x = 1,503,767,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,503,767,592/39,097.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,462.05
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