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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,263.11, 56,989.98 and 27,811.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,263.11, 56,989.98 and 27,811.17 is: 38,411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,263.11 : 56,989.98 = 27,811.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,263.11/56,989.98 = 27,811.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,263.11x = 56,989.98 × 27,811.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,263.11x = 1,584,958,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,958,022.08/41,263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,411.02

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