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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,029.03, 61,543.56 and 12,951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,029.03, 61,543.56 and 12,951.92 is: 19,427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,029.03 : 61,543.56 = 12,951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,029.03/61,543.56 = 12,951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,029.03x = 61,543.56 × 12,951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,029.03x = 797,107,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,107,468.06/41,029.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.89

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