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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,238.76, 58,858.14 and 27,604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,238.76, 58,858.14 and 27,604.04 is: 41,406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,238.76 : 58,858.14 = 27,604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,238.76/58,858.14 = 27,604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,238.76x = 58,858.14 × 27,604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,238.76x = 1,624,722,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,722,450.89/39,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,406.06

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