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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,289.15, 57,002.67 and 27,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,289.15, 57,002.67 and 27,183 is: 37,528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,289.15 : 57,002.67 = 27,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,289.15/57,002.67 = 27,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,289.15x = 57,002.67 × 27,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,289.15x = 1,549,503,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,503,578.61/41,289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,528.11

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