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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,761.63, 62,626.89 and 18,072.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,761.63, 62,626.89 and 18,072.61 is: 27,102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,761.63 : 62,626.89 = 18,072.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,761.63/62,626.89 = 18,072.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,761.63x = 62,626.89 × 18,072.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,761.63x = 1,131,831,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,831,358.48/41,761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,102.18

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