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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,553, 62,329.50 and 18,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,553, 62,329.50 and 18,179.44 is: 27,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,553 : 62,329.50 = 18,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,553/62,329.50 = 18,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,553x = 62,329.50 × 18,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,553x = 1,133,115,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,115,249.66/41,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,269.16

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