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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,280.97, 56,991.35 and 27,174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,280.97, 56,991.35 and 27,174.82 is: 37,516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,280.97 : 56,991.35 = 27,174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,280.97/56,991.35 = 27,174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,280.97x = 56,991.35 × 27,174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,280.97x = 1,548,729,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,729,677.81/41,280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,516.79

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