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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,954.76, 62,932.32 and 18,581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,954.76, 62,932.32 and 18,581.40 is: 27,872.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,954.76 : 62,932.32 = 18,581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,954.76/62,932.32 = 18,581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,954.76x = 62,932.32 × 18,581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,954.76x = 1,169,370,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,370,610.85/41,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,872.18

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