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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,190.61, 56,889.72 and 27,738.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,190.61, 56,889.72 and 27,738.46 is: 38,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,190.61 : 56,889.72 = 27,738.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,190.61/56,889.72 = 27,738.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,190.61x = 56,889.72 × 27,738.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,190.61x = 1,578,033,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,033,222.63/41,190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,310.51

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