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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,028.62, 61,542.95 and 12,951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,028.62, 61,542.95 and 12,951.52 is: 19,427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,028.62 : 61,542.95 = 12,951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,028.62/61,542.95 = 12,951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,028.62x = 61,542.95 × 12,951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,028.62x = 797,074,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,074,375.31/41,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.28

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