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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,055.97, 41,810.49 and 27,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,055.97, 41,810.49 and 27,246.33 is: 40,603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,055.97 : 41,810.49 = 27,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,055.97/41,810.49 = 27,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,055.97x = 41,810.49 × 27,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,055.97x = 1,139,182,408.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,182,408.00/28,055.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,603.92

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