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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,436.75, 57,167.72 and 27,104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,436.75, 57,167.72 and 27,104.75 is: 37,394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,436.75 : 57,167.72 = 27,104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,436.75/57,167.72 = 27,104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,436.75x = 57,167.72 × 27,104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,436.75x = 1,549,516,833.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,516,833.83/41,436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,394.75

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