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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,197.46, 54,062.69 and 27,118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,197.46, 54,062.69 and 27,118.05 is: 37,402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,197.46 : 54,062.69 = 27,118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,197.46/54,062.69 = 27,118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,197.46x = 54,062.69 × 27,118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,197.46x = 1,466,074,594.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,074,594.96/39,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,402.29

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