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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,315.82, 57,033.27 and 27,905.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,315.82, 57,033.27 and 27,905.24 is: 38,521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,315.82 : 57,033.27 = 27,905.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,315.82/57,033.27 = 27,905.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,315.82x = 57,033.27 × 27,905.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,315.82x = 1,591,527,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,527,087.33/41,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,521.01

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