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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,159.93, 61,690.68 and 18,950.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,159.93, 61,690.68 and 18,950.94 is: 28,403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,159.93 : 61,690.68 = 18,950.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,159.93/61,690.68 = 18,950.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,159.93x = 61,690.68 × 18,950.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,159.93x = 1,169,096,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,096,375.24/41,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,403.75

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