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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,219.22, 58,795.96 and 27,338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,219.22, 58,795.96 and 27,338.14 is: 40,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,219.22 : 58,795.96 = 27,338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,219.22/58,795.96 = 27,338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,219.22x = 58,795.96 × 27,338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,219.22x = 1,607,372,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,372,185.91/39,219.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,984.30

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