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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,277.21, 61,908.34 and 18,782.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,277.21, 61,908.34 and 18,782.58 is: 28,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,277.21 : 61,908.34 = 18,782.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,277.21/61,908.34 = 18,782.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,277.21x = 61,908.34 × 18,782.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,277.21x = 1,162,798,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,798,348.72/41,277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,170.47

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