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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,171.48, 61,756.19 and 18,984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,171.48, 61,756.19 and 18,984.84 is: 28,476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,171.48 : 61,756.19 = 18,984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,171.48/61,756.19 = 18,984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,171.48x = 61,756.19 × 18,984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,171.48x = 1,172,431,409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,431,409.71/41,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,476.79

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