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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,973.24, 62,974.44 and 18,616.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,973.24, 62,974.44 and 18,616.08 is: 27,930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,973.24 : 62,974.44 = 18,616.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,973.24/62,974.44 = 18,616.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,973.24x = 62,974.44 × 18,616.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,973.24x = 1,172,337,213.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,337,213.00/41,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,930.59

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