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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,480.08, 59,229.86 and 27,816.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,480.08, 59,229.86 and 27,816.08 is: 41,730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,480.08 : 59,229.86 = 27,816.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,480.08/59,229.86 = 27,816.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,480.08x = 59,229.86 × 27,816.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,480.08x = 1,647,542,088.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,542,088.92/39,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,730.98

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