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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,377.29, 62,040.96 and 18,577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,377.29, 62,040.96 and 18,577.01 is: 27,854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,377.29 : 62,040.96 = 18,577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,377.29/62,040.96 = 18,577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,377.29x = 62,040.96 × 18,577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,377.29x = 1,152,535,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,535,224.12/41,377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,854.29

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