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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,031, 61,552.44 and 12,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,031, 61,552.44 and 12,941.52 is: 19,414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,031 : 61,552.44 = 12,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,031/61,552.44 = 12,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,031x = 61,552.44 × 12,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,031x = 796,582,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,582,133.31/41,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.15

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