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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,372.48, 58,993.14 and 27,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,372.48, 58,993.14 and 27,664.74 is: 41,451.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,372.48 : 58,993.14 = 27,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,372.48/58,993.14 = 27,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,372.48x = 58,993.14 × 27,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,372.48x = 1,632,029,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,029,879.88/39,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,451.03

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