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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,373.73, 58,994.84 and 27,665.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,373.73, 58,994.84 and 27,665.99 is: 41,452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,373.73 : 58,994.84 = 27,665.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,373.73/58,994.84 = 27,665.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,373.73x = 58,994.84 × 27,665.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,373.73x = 1,632,150,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,150,653.49/39,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,452.78

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