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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,569.73, 57,346.20 and 27,223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,569.73, 57,346.20 and 27,223.16 is: 37,554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,569.73 : 57,346.20 = 27,223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,569.73/57,346.20 = 27,223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,569.73x = 57,346.20 × 27,223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,569.73x = 1,561,144,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,144,777.99/41,569.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,554.85

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