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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,027.58, 61,543.80 and 12,948.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,027.58, 61,543.80 and 12,948.53 is: 19,423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,027.58 : 61,543.80 = 12,948.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,027.58/61,543.80 = 12,948.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,027.58x = 61,543.80 × 12,948.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,027.58x = 796,901,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,901,432.90/41,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.55

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