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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,034.31, 61,551.47 and 12,974.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,034.31, 61,551.47 and 12,974.06 is: 19,461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,034.31 : 61,551.47 = 12,974.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,034.31/61,551.47 = 12,974.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,034.31x = 61,551.47 × 12,974.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,034.31x = 798,572,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,572,651.18/41,034.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,461.10

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