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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,196.18, 61,812.73 and 18,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,196.18, 61,812.73 and 18,997.66 is: 28,505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,196.18 : 61,812.73 = 18,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,196.18/61,812.73 = 18,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,196.18x = 61,812.73 × 18,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,196.18x = 1,174,297,228.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,297,228.21/41,196.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,505.00

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