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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,209.56, 61,734.69 and 27,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,209.56, 61,734.69 and 27,127.20 is: 40,638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,209.56 : 61,734.69 = 27,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,209.56/61,734.69 = 27,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,209.56x = 61,734.69 × 27,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,209.56x = 1,674,689,282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,689,282.57/41,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,638.37

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