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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,569.58, 59,312.25 and 27,086.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,569.58, 59,312.25 and 27,086.13 is: 40,600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,569.58 : 59,312.25 = 27,086.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,569.58/59,312.25 = 27,086.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,569.58x = 59,312.25 × 27,086.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,569.58x = 1,606,539,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,539,314.09/39,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,600.36

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