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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,041.18, 41,977.74 and 27,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,041.18, 41,977.74 and 27,044.24 is: 40,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,041.18 : 41,977.74 = 27,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,041.18/41,977.74 = 27,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,041.18x = 41,977.74 × 27,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,041.18x = 1,135,256,075.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,256,075.22/28,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,485.32

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