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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,433.66, 57,225.96 and 27,349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,433.66, 57,225.96 and 27,349.38 is: 37,773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,433.66 : 57,225.96 = 27,349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,433.66/57,225.96 = 27,349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,433.66x = 57,225.96 × 27,349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,433.66x = 1,565,094,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,094,525.90/41,433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,773.50

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