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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,283.34, 56,994.64 and 27,177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,283.34, 56,994.64 and 27,177.19 is: 37,520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,283.34 : 56,994.64 = 27,177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,283.34/56,994.64 = 27,177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,283.34x = 56,994.64 × 27,177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,283.34x = 1,548,953,949.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,953,949.83/41,283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,520.08

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