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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,281.09, 56,991.52 and 27,174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,281.09, 56,991.52 and 27,174.94 is: 37,516.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,281.09 : 56,991.52 = 27,174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,281.09/56,991.52 = 27,174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,281.09x = 56,991.52 × 27,174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,281.09x = 1,548,741,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,741,028.00/41,281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,516.96

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