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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,292.90, 57,007.85 and 27,186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,292.90, 57,007.85 and 27,186.75 is: 37,533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,292.90 : 57,007.85 = 27,186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,292.90/57,007.85 = 27,186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,292.90x = 57,007.85 × 27,186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,292.90x = 1,549,858,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,858,165.99/41,292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,533.28

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