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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,280.54, 58,874 and 27,369.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,280.54, 58,874 and 27,369.83 is: 41,022.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,280.54 : 58,874 = 27,369.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,280.54/58,874 = 27,369.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,280.54x = 58,874 × 27,369.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,280.54x = 1,611,371,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,371,371.42/39,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,022.13

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