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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,571.89, 41,362.40 and 24,782.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,571.89, 41,362.40 and 24,782.41 is: 37,177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,571.89 : 41,362.40 = 24,782.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,571.89/41,362.40 = 24,782.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,571.89x = 41,362.40 × 24,782.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,571.89x = 1,025,059,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,059,696.98/27,571.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,177.70

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