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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,290.67, 54,284.58 and 27,407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,290.67, 54,284.58 and 27,407.06 is: 37,866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,290.67 : 54,284.58 = 27,407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,290.67/54,284.58 = 27,407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,290.67x = 54,284.58 × 27,407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,290.67x = 1,487,780,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,780,673.28/39,290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,866.00

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