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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,858.61, 57,780.05 and 27,716.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,858.61, 57,780.05 and 27,716.01 is: 38,258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,858.61 : 57,780.05 = 27,716.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,858.61/57,780.05 = 27,716.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,858.61x = 57,780.05 × 27,716.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,858.61x = 1,601,432,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,432,305.02/41,858.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,258.13

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