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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,170.09, 61,773.58 and 18,971.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,170.09, 61,773.58 and 18,971.58 is: 28,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,170.09 : 61,773.58 = 18,971.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,170.09/61,773.58 = 18,971.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,170.09x = 61,773.58 × 18,971.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,170.09x = 1,171,942,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,942,414.86/41,170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,465.87

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