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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,327.42, 57,014.83 and 26,982.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,327.42, 57,014.83 and 26,982.27 is: 37,224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,327.42 : 57,014.83 = 26,982.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,327.42/57,014.83 = 26,982.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,327.42x = 57,014.83 × 26,982.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,327.42x = 1,538,389,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,389,655.26/41,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,224.43

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