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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,670.51, 62,505.77 and 18,297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,670.51, 62,505.77 and 18,297.15 is: 27,445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,670.51 : 62,505.77 = 18,297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,670.51/62,505.77 = 18,297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,670.51x = 62,505.77 × 18,297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,670.51x = 1,143,677,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,677,358.07/41,670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,445.73

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