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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,975.10, 62,984.51 and 18,596.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,975.10, 62,984.51 and 18,596.07 is: 27,903.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,975.10 : 62,984.51 = 18,596.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,975.10/62,984.51 = 18,596.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,975.10x = 62,984.51 × 18,596.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,975.10x = 1,171,264,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,264,263.90/41,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,903.79

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