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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,292.66, 56,992.95 and 27,146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,292.66, 56,992.95 and 27,146.82 is: 37,468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,292.66 : 56,992.95 = 27,146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,292.66/56,992.95 = 27,146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,292.66x = 56,992.95 × 27,146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,292.66x = 1,547,177,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,177,354.92/41,292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,468.58

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