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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,423.62, 54,312.18 and 27,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,423.62, 54,312.18 and 27,465.32 is: 37,837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,423.62 : 54,312.18 = 27,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,423.62/54,312.18 = 27,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,423.62x = 54,312.18 × 27,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,423.62x = 1,491,701,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,701,403.60/39,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,837.76

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