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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,195.16, 61,744.96 and 18,961.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,195.16, 61,744.96 and 18,961.84 is: 28,420.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,195.16 : 61,744.96 = 18,961.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,195.16/61,744.96 = 18,961.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,195.16x = 61,744.96 × 18,961.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,195.16x = 1,170,798,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,798,052.33/41,195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,420.77

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