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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,137.93, 54,048.70 and 27,069.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,137.93, 54,048.70 and 27,069.33 is: 37,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,137.93 : 54,048.70 = 27,069.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,137.93/54,048.70 = 27,069.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,137.93x = 54,048.70 × 27,069.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,137.93x = 1,463,062,096.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,062,096.37/39,137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,382.21

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