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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,430.26, 62,167.66 and 18,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,430.26, 62,167.66 and 18,055.28 is: 27,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,430.26 : 62,167.66 = 18,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,430.26/62,167.66 = 18,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,430.26x = 62,167.66 × 18,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,430.26x = 1,122,454,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,454,508.24/41,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,092.63

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