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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,297.60, 56,999.76 and 27,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,297.60, 56,999.76 and 27,151.76 is: 37,475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,297.60 : 56,999.76 = 27,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,297.60/56,999.76 = 27,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,297.60x = 56,999.76 × 27,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,297.60x = 1,547,643,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,643,803.58/41,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,475.39

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