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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,974.56, 62,983.68 and 18,595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,974.56, 62,983.68 and 18,595.50 is: 27,902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,974.56 : 62,983.68 = 18,595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,974.56/62,983.68 = 18,595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,974.56x = 62,983.68 × 18,595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,974.56x = 1,171,213,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,213,021.44/41,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,902.93

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