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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,372.73, 58,993.35 and 27,664.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,372.73, 58,993.35 and 27,664.99 is: 41,451.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,372.73 : 58,993.35 = 27,664.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,372.73/58,993.35 = 27,664.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,372.73x = 58,993.35 × 27,664.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,372.73x = 1,632,050,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,050,186.59/39,372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,451.29

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