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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,481.08, 59,231.33 and 27,817.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,481.08, 59,231.33 and 27,817.08 is: 41,732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,481.08 : 59,231.33 = 27,817.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,481.08/59,231.33 = 27,817.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,481.08x = 59,231.33 × 27,817.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,481.08x = 1,647,642,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,642,645.12/39,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,732.46

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