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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.11, 56,994.12 and 27,814.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.11, 56,994.12 and 27,814.17 is: 38,415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.11 : 56,994.12 = 27,814.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.11/56,994.12 = 27,814.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.11x = 56,994.12 × 27,814.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.11x = 1,585,244,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,244,142.68/41,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,415.16

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