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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,283.96, 56,995.50 and 27,177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,283.96, 56,995.50 and 27,177.81 is: 37,520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,283.96 : 56,995.50 = 27,177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,283.96/56,995.50 = 27,177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,283.96x = 56,995.50 × 27,177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,283.96x = 1,549,012,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,012,869.86/41,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,520.94

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