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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,291.19, 56,950.11 and 27,841.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,291.19, 56,950.11 and 27,841.14 is: 38,399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,291.19 : 56,950.11 = 27,841.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,291.19/56,950.11 = 27,841.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,291.19x = 56,950.11 × 27,841.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,291.19x = 1,585,555,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,555,985.53/41,291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,399.38

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