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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,651.09, 54,714.96 and 27,753.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,651.09, 54,714.96 and 27,753.81 is: 38,297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,651.09 : 54,714.96 = 27,753.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,651.09/54,714.96 = 27,753.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,651.09x = 54,714.96 × 27,753.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,651.09x = 1,518,548,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,548,604.00/39,651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,297.78

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