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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,854.79, 59,782.08 and 27,336.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,854.79, 59,782.08 and 27,336.85 is: 41,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,854.79 : 59,782.08 = 27,336.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,854.79/59,782.08 = 27,336.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,854.79x = 59,782.08 × 27,336.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,854.79x = 1,634,253,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,253,706.71/39,854.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,005.20

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