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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,806.21, 62,727.69 and 19,617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,806.21, 62,727.69 and 19,617.68 is: 29,435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,806.21 : 62,727.69 = 19,617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,806.21/62,727.69 = 19,617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,806.21x = 62,727.69 × 19,617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,806.21x = 1,230,571,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,571,337.83/41,806.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,435.14

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