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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,858.97, 57,731.91 and 27,533.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,858.97, 57,731.91 and 27,533.49 is: 37,974.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,858.97 : 57,731.91 = 27,533.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,858.97/57,731.91 = 27,533.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,858.97x = 57,731.91 × 27,533.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,858.97x = 1,589,560,966.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,560,966.67/41,858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,974.20

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