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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,041.52, 61,513.68 and 18,836.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,041.52, 61,513.68 and 18,836.18 is: 28,231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,041.52 : 61,513.68 = 18,836.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,041.52/61,513.68 = 18,836.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,041.52x = 61,513.68 × 18,836.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,041.52x = 1,158,682,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,682,748.94/41,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,231.96

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