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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,901.70, 61,316.55 and 27,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,901.70, 61,316.55 and 27,711.30 is: 41,542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,901.70 : 61,316.55 = 27,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,901.70/61,316.55 = 27,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,901.70x = 61,316.55 × 27,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,901.70x = 1,699,161,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,161,312.02/40,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,542.56

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