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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,773.58, 62,676.77 and 18,383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,773.58, 62,676.77 and 18,383.61 is: 27,582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,773.58 : 62,676.77 = 18,383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,773.58/62,676.77 = 18,383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,773.58x = 62,676.77 × 18,383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,773.58x = 1,152,225,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,225,295.74/41,773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,582.63

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