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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,997.89, 62,976.33 and 18,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,997.89, 62,976.33 and 18,325.44 is: 27,479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,997.89 : 62,976.33 = 18,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,997.89/62,976.33 = 18,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,997.89x = 62,976.33 × 18,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,997.89x = 1,154,068,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,068,956.84/41,997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,479.21

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