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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,179.97, 55,493.74 and 27,411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,179.97, 55,493.74 and 27,411.22 is: 37,858.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,179.97 : 55,493.74 = 27,411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,179.97/55,493.74 = 27,411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,179.97x = 55,493.74 × 27,411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,179.97x = 1,521,151,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,151,115.76/40,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,858.44

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