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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,148.33, 61,727.96 and 18,966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,148.33, 61,727.96 and 18,966.75 is: 28,452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,148.33 : 61,727.96 = 18,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,148.33/61,727.96 = 18,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,148.33x = 61,727.96 × 18,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,148.33x = 1,170,778,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,778,785.33/41,148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,452.64

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