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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,213.05, 61,771.69 and 18,979.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,213.05, 61,771.69 and 18,979.72 is: 28,447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,213.05 : 61,771.69 = 18,979.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,213.05/61,771.69 = 18,979.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,213.05x = 61,771.69 × 18,979.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,213.05x = 1,172,409,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,409,142.66/41,213.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,447.52

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