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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,159.06, 61,689.02 and 18,942.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,159.06, 61,689.02 and 18,942.02 is: 28,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,159.06 : 61,689.02 = 18,942.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,159.06/61,689.02 = 18,942.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,159.06x = 61,689.02 × 18,942.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,159.06x = 1,168,514,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,514,650.62/41,159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,390.22

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