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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,487.83, 59,241.46 and 27,823.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,487.83, 59,241.46 and 27,823.83 is: 41,742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,487.83 : 59,241.46 = 27,823.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,487.83/59,241.46 = 27,823.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,487.83x = 59,241.46 × 27,823.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,487.83x = 1,648,324,311.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,324,311.99/39,487.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,742.59

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