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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,176.13, 61,716.47 and 18,942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,176.13, 61,716.47 and 18,942.84 is: 28,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,176.13 : 61,716.47 = 18,942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,176.13/61,716.47 = 18,942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,176.13x = 61,716.47 × 18,942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,176.13x = 1,169,085,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,085,121.86/41,176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,392.31

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