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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.59, 62,977.32 and 18,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.59, 62,977.32 and 18,598.56 is: 27,902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.59 : 62,977.32 = 18,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.59/62,977.32 = 18,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.59x = 62,977.32 × 18,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.59x = 1,171,287,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,287,464.66/41,977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,902.68

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