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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,120.76, 60,189.24 and 27,646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,120.76, 60,189.24 and 27,646.76 is: 41,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,120.76 : 60,189.24 = 27,646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,120.76/60,189.24 = 27,646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,120.76x = 60,189.24 × 27,646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,120.76x = 1,664,037,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,037,472.86/40,120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,475.72

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