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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,293.15, 57,008.19 and 27,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,293.15, 57,008.19 and 27,187 is: 37,533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,293.15 : 57,008.19 = 27,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,293.15/57,008.19 = 27,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,293.15x = 57,008.19 × 27,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,293.15x = 1,549,881,661.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,881,661.53/41,293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,533.63

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