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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,640.71, 59,470.98 and 27,976.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,640.71, 59,470.98 and 27,976.71 is: 41,972.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,640.71 : 59,470.98 = 27,976.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,640.71/59,470.98 = 27,976.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,640.71x = 59,470.98 × 27,976.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,640.71x = 1,663,802,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,802,360.88/39,640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,972.06

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