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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,777.28, 62,691.44 and 18,091.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,777.28, 62,691.44 and 18,091.16 is: 27,147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,777.28 : 62,691.44 = 18,091.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,777.28/62,691.44 = 18,091.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,777.28x = 62,691.44 × 18,091.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,777.28x = 1,134,160,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,160,702.85/41,777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,147.79

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