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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,481.21, 62,242.57 and 18,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,481.21, 62,242.57 and 18,991.84 is: 28,497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,481.21 : 62,242.57 = 18,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,481.21/62,242.57 = 18,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,481.21x = 62,242.57 × 18,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,481.21x = 1,182,100,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,100,930.63/41,481.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,497.26

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