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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,286.15, 56,998.53 and 27,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,286.15, 56,998.53 and 27,180 is: 37,523.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,286.15 : 56,998.53 = 27,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,286.15/56,998.53 = 27,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,286.15x = 56,998.53 × 27,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,286.15x = 1,549,220,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,220,045.40/41,286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,523.96

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