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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,287.73, 61,826.40 and 27,205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,287.73, 61,826.40 and 27,205.07 is: 40,738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,287.73 : 61,826.40 = 27,205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,287.73/61,826.40 = 27,205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,287.73x = 61,826.40 × 27,205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,287.73x = 1,681,991,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,991,230.72/41,287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,738.29

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