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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,215.22, 58,789.96 and 27,334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,215.22, 58,789.96 and 27,334.14 is: 40,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,215.22 : 58,789.96 = 27,334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,215.22/58,789.96 = 27,334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,215.22x = 58,789.96 × 27,334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,215.22x = 1,606,972,997.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,972,997.23/39,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,978.30

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