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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,278.90, 61,926.96 and 18,778.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,278.90, 61,926.96 and 18,778.90 is: 28,172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,278.90 : 61,926.96 = 18,778.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,278.90/61,926.96 = 18,778.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,278.90x = 61,926.96 × 18,778.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,278.90x = 1,162,920,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,920,189.14/41,278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,172.27

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