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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,284.09, 56,995.66 and 27,177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,284.09, 56,995.66 and 27,177.94 is: 37,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,284.09 : 56,995.66 = 27,177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,284.09/56,995.66 = 27,177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,284.09x = 56,995.66 × 27,177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,284.09x = 1,549,024,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,024,627.74/41,284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,521.10

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