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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,425.62, 54,314.94 and 27,467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,425.62, 54,314.94 and 27,467.32 is: 37,840.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,425.62 : 54,314.94 = 27,467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,425.62/54,314.94 = 27,467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,425.62x = 54,314.94 × 27,467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,425.62x = 1,491,885,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,885,837.76/39,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,840.52

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