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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,439.64, 57,171.70 and 27,107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,439.64, 57,171.70 and 27,107.66 is: 37,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,439.64 : 57,171.70 = 27,107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,439.64/57,171.70 = 27,107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,439.64x = 57,171.70 × 27,107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,439.64x = 1,549,791,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,791,005.22/41,439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,398.76

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