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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,146.76, 61,803.98 and 27,126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,146.76, 61,803.98 and 27,126.88 is: 40,745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,146.76 : 61,803.98 = 27,126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,146.76/61,803.98 = 27,126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,146.76x = 61,803.98 × 27,126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,146.76x = 1,676,549,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,549,148.98/41,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,745.59

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