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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,131.70, 61,661.55 and 27,941.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,131.70, 61,661.55 and 27,941.30 is: 41,887.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,131.70 : 61,661.55 = 27,941.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,131.70/61,661.55 = 27,941.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,131.70x = 61,661.55 × 27,941.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,131.70x = 1,722,903,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,903,867.02/41,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,887.49

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