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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,196.73, 61,845.59 and 27,168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,196.73, 61,845.59 and 27,168.48 is: 40,786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,196.73 : 61,845.59 = 27,168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,196.73/61,845.59 = 27,168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,196.73x = 61,845.59 × 27,168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,196.73x = 1,680,250,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,250,675.00/41,196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,786.02

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