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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,237.71, 56,872.94 and 27,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,237.71, 56,872.94 and 27,791.30 is: 38,328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,237.71 : 56,872.94 = 27,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,237.71/56,872.94 = 27,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,237.71x = 56,872.94 × 27,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,237.71x = 1,580,572,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,572,940.65/41,237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,328.34

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