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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,281.71, 56,986.20 and 27,871.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,281.71, 56,986.20 and 27,871.13 is: 38,473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,281.71 : 56,986.20 = 27,871.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,281.71/56,986.20 = 27,871.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,281.71x = 56,986.20 × 27,871.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,281.71x = 1,588,269,788.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,269,788.41/41,281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,473.93

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