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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,028.23, 61,542.35 and 12,950.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,028.23, 61,542.35 and 12,950.47 is: 19,425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,028.23 : 61,542.35 = 12,950.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,028.23/61,542.35 = 12,950.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,028.23x = 61,542.35 × 12,950.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,028.23x = 797,002,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,002,358.92/41,028.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,425.71

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