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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,088.52, 61,626.06 and 18,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,088.52, 61,626.06 and 18,901 is: 28,348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,088.52 : 61,626.06 = 18,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,088.52/61,626.06 = 18,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,088.52x = 61,626.06 × 18,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,088.52x = 1,164,794,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,794,160.06/41,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,348.41

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