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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,291.85, 56,991.84 and 27,146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,291.85, 56,991.84 and 27,146.01 is: 37,467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,291.85 : 56,991.84 = 27,146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,291.85/56,991.84 = 27,146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,291.85x = 56,991.84 × 27,146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,291.85x = 1,547,101,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,101,058.56/41,291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,467.47

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