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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,033.24, 61,558.14 and 12,957.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,033.24, 61,558.14 and 12,957.68 is: 19,439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,033.24 : 61,558.14 = 12,957.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,033.24/61,558.14 = 12,957.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,033.24x = 61,558.14 × 12,957.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,033.24x = 797,650,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,650,679.52/41,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.13

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