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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,287.09, 56,999.80 and 27,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,287.09, 56,999.80 and 27,180.94 is: 37,525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,287.09 : 56,999.80 = 27,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,287.09/56,999.80 = 27,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,287.09x = 56,999.80 × 27,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,287.09x = 1,549,308,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,308,143.81/41,287.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,525.24

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