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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,287.15, 56,999.91 and 27,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,287.15, 56,999.91 and 27,181 is: 37,525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,287.15 : 56,999.91 = 27,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,287.15/56,999.91 = 27,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,287.15x = 56,999.91 × 27,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,287.15x = 1,549,314,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,314,553.71/41,287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,525.35

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