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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,264.21, 58,927.95 and 18,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,264.21, 58,927.95 and 18,227.70 is: 27,356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,264.21 : 58,927.95 = 18,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,264.21/58,927.95 = 18,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,264.21x = 58,927.95 × 18,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,264.21x = 1,074,120,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,120,994.22/39,264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,356.24

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