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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,220.98, 58,723.80 and 27,386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,220.98, 58,723.80 and 27,386.54 is: 41,004.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,220.98 : 58,723.80 = 27,386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,220.98/58,723.80 = 27,386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,220.98x = 58,723.80 × 27,386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,220.98x = 1,608,241,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,241,697.65/39,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,004.63

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