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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,012.84, 59,893.43 and 27,459.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,012.84, 59,893.43 and 27,459.46 is: 41,102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,012.84 : 59,893.43 = 27,459.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,012.84/59,893.43 = 27,459.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,012.84x = 59,893.43 × 27,459.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,012.84x = 1,644,640,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,640,846.02/40,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,102.83

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