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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,023.95, 61,664.37 and 27,073.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,023.95, 61,664.37 and 27,073.62 is: 40,695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,023.95 : 61,664.37 = 27,073.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,023.95/61,664.37 = 27,073.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,023.95x = 61,664.37 × 27,073.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,023.95x = 1,669,477,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,477,875.08/41,023.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,695.20

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