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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,430.46, 57,155.82 and 27,996.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,430.46, 57,155.82 and 27,996.82 is: 38,623.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,430.46 : 57,155.82 = 27,996.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,430.46/57,155.82 = 27,996.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,430.46x = 57,155.82 × 27,996.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,430.46x = 1,600,181,204.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,181,204.49/41,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,623.30

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