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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,196.69, 61,813.48 and 18,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,196.69, 61,813.48 and 18,998.16 is: 28,505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,196.69 : 61,813.48 = 18,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,196.69/61,813.48 = 18,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,196.69x = 61,813.48 × 18,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,196.69x = 1,174,342,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,342,383.20/41,196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,505.75

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