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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,033.39, 61,556.18 and 12,950.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,033.39, 61,556.18 and 12,950.46 is: 19,427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,033.39 : 61,556.18 = 12,950.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,033.39/61,556.18 = 12,950.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,033.39x = 61,556.18 × 12,950.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,033.39x = 797,180,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,180,782.09/41,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.61

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