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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,853.78, 62,727.28 and 19,618.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,853.78, 62,727.28 and 19,618.17 is: 29,402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,853.78 : 62,727.28 = 19,618.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,853.78/62,727.28 = 19,618.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,853.78x = 62,727.28 × 19,618.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,853.78x = 1,230,594,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,594,344.59/41,853.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,402.23

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