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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,017, 61,531.44 and 12,927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,017, 61,531.44 and 12,927.56 is: 19,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,017 : 61,531.44 = 12,927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,017/61,531.44 = 12,927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,017x = 61,531.44 × 12,927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,017x = 795,451,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,451,382.49/41,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.21

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