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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,130.76, 60,204.24 and 27,656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,130.76, 60,204.24 and 27,656.76 is: 41,490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,130.76 : 60,204.24 = 27,656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,130.76/60,204.24 = 27,656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,130.76x = 60,204.24 × 27,656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,130.76x = 1,665,054,216.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,054,216.66/40,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,490.72

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