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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,297.73, 56,999.93 and 27,151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,297.73, 56,999.93 and 27,151.89 is: 37,475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,297.73 : 56,999.93 = 27,151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,297.73/56,999.93 = 27,151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,297.73x = 56,999.93 × 27,151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,297.73x = 1,547,655,829.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,655,829.37/41,297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,475.57

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