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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,205.46, 54,073.72 and 27,126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,205.46, 54,073.72 and 27,126.06 is: 37,413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,205.46 : 54,073.72 = 27,126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,205.46/54,073.72 = 27,126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,205.46x = 54,073.72 × 27,126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,205.46x = 1,466,806,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,806,973.14/39,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,413.33

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