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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,789.10, 59,646.57 and 27,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,789.10, 59,646.57 and 27,315 is: 40,947.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,789.10 : 59,646.57 = 27,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,789.10/59,646.57 = 27,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,789.10x = 59,646.57 × 27,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,789.10x = 1,629,246,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,246,059.55/39,789.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,947.04

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