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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,111.12, 53,917.02 and 27,913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,111.12, 53,917.02 and 27,913.68 is: 38,480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,111.12 : 53,917.02 = 27,913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,111.12/53,917.02 = 27,913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,111.12x = 53,917.02 × 27,913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,111.12x = 1,505,022,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,022,442.83/39,111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,480.68

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