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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,197.12, 61,747.92 and 18,963.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,197.12, 61,747.92 and 18,963.84 is: 28,423.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,197.12 : 61,747.92 = 18,963.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,197.12/61,747.92 = 18,963.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,197.12x = 61,747.92 × 18,963.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,197.12x = 1,170,977,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,977,675.21/41,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,423.78

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