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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,441.09, 41,081.40 and 24,814.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,441.09, 41,081.40 and 24,814.62 is: 37,149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,441.09 : 41,081.40 = 24,814.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,441.09/41,081.40 = 24,814.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,441.09x = 41,081.40 × 24,814.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,441.09x = 1,019,419,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,419,330.07/27,441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,149.37

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