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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,009.26, 61,516.43 and 12,930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,009.26, 61,516.43 and 12,930.28 is: 19,396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,009.26 : 61,516.43 = 12,930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,009.26/61,516.43 = 12,930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,009.26x = 61,516.43 × 12,930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,009.26x = 795,424,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,424,664.50/41,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.22

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