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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,147.42, 61,674.44 and 18,914.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,147.42, 61,674.44 and 18,914.86 is: 28,350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,147.42 : 61,674.44 = 18,914.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,147.42/61,674.44 = 18,914.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,147.42x = 61,674.44 × 18,914.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,147.42x = 1,166,563,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,563,398.18/41,147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,350.83

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