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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,528, 62,311.44 and 18,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,528, 62,311.44 and 18,161.12 is: 27,250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,528 : 62,311.44 = 18,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,528/62,311.44 = 18,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,528x = 62,311.44 × 18,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,528x = 1,131,645,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,645,539.21/41,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,250.18

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