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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,475.88, 59,223.06 and 27,001.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,475.88, 59,223.06 and 27,001.78 is: 40,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,475.88 : 59,223.06 = 27,001.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,475.88/59,223.06 = 27,001.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,475.88x = 59,223.06 × 27,001.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,475.88x = 1,599,128,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,128,037.05/39,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,508.99

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