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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,380.77, 57,039.06 and 27,947.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,380.77, 57,039.06 and 27,947.73 is: 38,523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,380.77 : 57,039.06 = 27,947.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,380.77/57,039.06 = 27,947.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,380.77x = 57,039.06 × 27,947.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,380.77x = 1,594,112,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,112,248.33/41,380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,523.02

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