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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,871.27, 59,806.99 and 27,353.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,871.27, 59,806.99 and 27,353.35 is: 41,030.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,871.27 : 59,806.99 = 27,353.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,871.27/59,806.99 = 27,353.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,871.27x = 59,806.99 × 27,353.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,871.27x = 1,635,921,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,921,302.45/39,871.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,030.08

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