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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,427.46, 57,151.69 and 27,993.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,427.46, 57,151.69 and 27,993.82 is: 38,619.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,427.46 : 57,151.69 = 27,993.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,427.46/57,151.69 = 27,993.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,427.46x = 57,151.69 × 27,993.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,427.46x = 1,599,894,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,894,122.56/41,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,619.17

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