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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,291.10, 56,990.79 and 27,145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,291.10, 56,990.79 and 27,145.26 is: 37,466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,291.10 : 56,990.79 = 27,145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,291.10/56,990.79 = 27,145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,291.10x = 56,990.79 × 27,145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,291.10x = 1,547,029,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,029,812.16/41,291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,466.42

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