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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,769.52, 56,277.96 and 27,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,769.52, 56,277.96 and 27,335.88 is: 37,734.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,769.52 : 56,277.96 = 27,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,769.52/56,277.96 = 27,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,769.52x = 56,277.96 × 27,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,769.52x = 1,538,407,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,407,561.20/40,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,734.26

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