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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,873.62, 55,003.64 and 27,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,873.62, 55,003.64 and 27,954.74 is: 38,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,873.62 : 55,003.64 = 27,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,873.62/55,003.64 = 27,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,873.62x = 55,003.64 × 27,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,873.62x = 1,537,612,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,612,455.25/39,873.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,562.15

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