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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,509.16, 62,261.46 and 18,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,509.16, 62,261.46 and 18,135.56 is: 27,202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,509.16 : 62,261.46 = 18,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,509.16/62,261.46 = 18,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,509.16x = 62,261.46 × 18,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,509.16x = 1,129,146,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,146,443.52/41,509.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,202.34

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