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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,032.99, 61,557.77 and 12,957.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,032.99, 61,557.77 and 12,957.43 is: 19,438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,032.99 : 61,557.77 = 12,957.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,032.99/61,557.77 = 12,957.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,032.99x = 61,557.77 × 12,957.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,032.99x = 797,630,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,630,430.94/41,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,438.76

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