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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,283.15, 56,994.38 and 27,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,283.15, 56,994.38 and 27,177 is: 37,519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,283.15 : 56,994.38 = 27,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,283.15/56,994.38 = 27,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,283.15x = 56,994.38 × 27,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,283.15x = 1,548,936,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,936,129.38/41,283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,519.81

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