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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,029.56, 61,558.66 and 12,953.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,029.56, 61,558.66 and 12,953.96 is: 19,435.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,029.56 : 61,558.66 = 12,953.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,029.56/61,558.66 = 12,953.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,029.56x = 61,558.66 × 12,953.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,029.56x = 797,428,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,428,419.29/41,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,435.46

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