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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,294.15, 57,009.57 and 27,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,294.15, 57,009.57 and 27,188 is: 37,535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,294.15 : 57,009.57 = 27,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,294.15/57,009.57 = 27,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,294.15x = 57,009.57 × 27,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,294.15x = 1,549,976,189.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,976,189.16/41,294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,535.01

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