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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,787.10, 59,643.57 and 27,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,787.10, 59,643.57 and 27,313 is: 40,944.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,787.10 : 59,643.57 = 27,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,787.10/59,643.57 = 27,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,787.10x = 59,643.57 × 27,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,787.10x = 1,629,044,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,044,827.41/39,787.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,944.05

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