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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,165.34, 56,807.28 and 27,017.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,165.34, 56,807.28 and 27,017.34 is: 37,283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,165.34 : 56,807.28 = 27,017.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,165.34/56,807.28 = 27,017.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,165.34x = 56,807.28 × 27,017.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,165.34x = 1,534,781,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,781,598.24/41,165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,283.35

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