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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,886.65, 55,063.26 and 27,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,886.65, 55,063.26 and 27,205.70 is: 37,557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,886.65 : 55,063.26 = 27,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,886.65/55,063.26 = 27,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,886.65x = 55,063.26 × 27,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,886.65x = 1,498,034,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,034,257.27/39,886.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,557.28

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