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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,195.69, 61,811.98 and 18,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,195.69, 61,811.98 and 18,997.16 is: 28,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,195.69 : 61,811.98 = 18,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,195.69/61,811.98 = 18,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,195.69x = 61,811.98 × 18,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,195.69x = 1,174,252,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,252,073.98/41,195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,504.25

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