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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,998.38, 62,966.28 and 18,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,998.38, 62,966.28 and 18,301.44 is: 27,438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,998.38 : 62,966.28 = 18,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,998.38/62,966.28 = 18,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,998.38x = 62,966.28 × 18,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,998.38x = 1,152,373,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,373,595.44/41,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,438.52

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