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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,313.82, 57,030.51 and 27,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,313.82, 57,030.51 and 27,903.24 is: 38,518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,313.82 : 57,030.51 = 27,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,313.82/57,030.51 = 27,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,313.82x = 57,030.51 × 27,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,313.82x = 1,591,336,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,336,112.49/41,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,518.25

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