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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,856.61, 57,777.29 and 27,714.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,856.61, 57,777.29 and 27,714.01 is: 38,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,856.61 : 57,777.29 = 27,714.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,856.61/57,777.29 = 27,714.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,856.61x = 57,777.29 × 27,714.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,856.61x = 1,601,240,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,240,254.26/41,856.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,255.37

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