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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,969.62, 59,954.70 and 27,451.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,969.62, 59,954.70 and 27,451.69 is: 41,177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,969.62 : 59,954.70 = 27,451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,969.62/59,954.70 = 27,451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,969.62x = 59,954.70 × 27,451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,969.62x = 1,645,857,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,857,974.33/39,969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,177.73

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