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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,159.56, 61,689.78 and 18,942.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,159.56, 61,689.78 and 18,942.52 is: 28,390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,159.56 : 61,689.78 = 18,942.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,159.56/61,689.78 = 18,942.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,159.56x = 61,689.78 × 18,942.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,159.56x = 1,168,559,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,559,891.45/41,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,390.97

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