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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,029.63, 61,672.92 and 27,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,029.63, 61,672.92 and 27,079.32 is: 40,703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,029.63 : 61,672.92 = 27,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,029.63/61,672.92 = 27,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,029.63x = 61,672.92 × 27,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,029.63x = 1,670,060,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,060,736.01/41,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,703.77

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