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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.88, 61,748.10 and 18,982.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.88, 61,748.10 and 18,982.38 is: 28,475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.88 : 61,748.10 = 18,982.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.88/61,748.10 = 18,982.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.88x = 61,748.10 × 18,982.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.88x = 1,172,125,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,125,898.48/41,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,475.31

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