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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,904, 57,814.56 and 27,764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,904, 57,814.56 and 27,764.64 is: 38,306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,904 : 57,814.56 = 27,764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,904/57,814.56 = 27,764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,904x = 57,814.56 × 27,764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,904x = 1,605,200,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,200,445.16/41,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,306.62

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