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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,285.22, 56,997.21 and 27,179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,285.22, 56,997.21 and 27,179.07 is: 37,522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,285.22 : 56,997.21 = 27,179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,285.22/56,997.21 = 27,179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,285.22x = 56,997.21 × 27,179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,285.22x = 1,549,131,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,131,160.39/41,285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,522.66

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