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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,377.92, 62,028.48 and 18,871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,377.92, 62,028.48 and 18,871.68 is: 28,290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,377.92 : 62,028.48 = 18,871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,377.92/62,028.48 = 18,871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,377.92x = 62,028.48 × 18,871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,377.92x = 1,170,581,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,581,625.45/41,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,290.01

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