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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,195.73, 61,812.06 and 18,997.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,195.73, 61,812.06 and 18,997.21 is: 28,504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,195.73 : 61,812.06 = 18,997.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,195.73/61,812.06 = 18,997.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,195.73x = 61,812.06 × 18,997.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,195.73x = 1,174,256,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,256,280.31/41,195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,504.32

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