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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,031.24, 61,555.14 and 12,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,031.24, 61,555.14 and 12,955.68 is: 19,436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,031.24 : 61,555.14 = 12,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,031.24/61,555.14 = 12,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,031.24x = 61,555.14 × 12,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,031.24x = 797,488,696.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,488,696.20/41,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,436.13

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