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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,176.66, 60,265.50 and 27,693.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,176.66, 60,265.50 and 27,693.33 is: 41,540.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,176.66 : 60,265.50 = 27,693.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,176.66/60,265.50 = 27,693.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,176.66x = 60,265.50 × 27,693.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,176.66x = 1,668,952,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,952,344.50/40,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,540.35

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