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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,027.56, 61,555.66 and 12,951.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,027.56, 61,555.66 and 12,951.96 is: 19,432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,027.56 : 61,555.66 = 12,951.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,027.56/61,555.66 = 12,951.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,027.56x = 61,555.66 × 12,951.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,027.56x = 797,266,446.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,266,446.09/41,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.46

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