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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,223.28, 56,934.48 and 27,770.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,223.28, 56,934.48 and 27,770.98 is: 38,355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,223.28 : 56,934.48 = 27,770.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,223.28/56,934.48 = 27,770.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,223.28x = 56,934.48 × 27,770.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,223.28x = 1,581,126,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,126,305.39/41,223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,355.18

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