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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,975.91, 57,909.08 and 27,804.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,975.91, 57,909.08 and 27,804.15 is: 38,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,975.91 : 57,909.08 = 27,804.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,975.91/57,909.08 = 27,804.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,975.91x = 57,909.08 × 27,804.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,975.91x = 1,610,112,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,112,607.66/41,975.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,358.02

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