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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,027.63, 61,541.45 and 12,949.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,027.63, 61,541.45 and 12,949.87 is: 19,424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,027.63 : 61,541.45 = 12,949.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,027.63/61,541.45 = 12,949.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,027.63x = 61,541.45 × 12,949.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,027.63x = 796,953,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,953,968.39/41,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,424.81

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