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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,291.66, 56,991.57 and 27,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,291.66, 56,991.57 and 27,145.82 is: 37,467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,291.66 : 56,991.57 = 27,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,291.66/56,991.57 = 27,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,291.66x = 56,991.57 × 27,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,291.66x = 1,547,082,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,082,941.42/41,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,467.20

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