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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,291.60, 56,991.50 and 27,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,291.60, 56,991.50 and 27,145.76 is: 37,467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,291.60 : 56,991.50 = 27,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,291.60/56,991.50 = 27,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,291.60x = 56,991.50 × 27,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,291.60x = 1,547,077,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,077,581.04/41,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,467.13

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