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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,157.99, 61,821.36 and 27,138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,157.99, 61,821.36 and 27,138.24 is: 40,762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,157.99 : 61,821.36 = 27,138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,157.99/61,821.36 = 27,138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,157.99x = 61,821.36 × 27,138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,157.99x = 1,677,722,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,722,904.81/41,157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,762.99

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