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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,211.64, 60,317.43 and 27,548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,211.64, 60,317.43 and 27,548.91 is: 41,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,211.64 : 60,317.43 = 27,548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,211.64/60,317.43 = 27,548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,211.64x = 60,317.43 × 27,548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,211.64x = 1,661,679,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,679,450.50/40,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,323.34

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