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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,034.78, 61,553.43 and 12,955.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,034.78, 61,553.43 and 12,955.08 is: 19,433.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,034.78 : 61,553.43 = 12,955.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,034.78/61,553.43 = 12,955.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,034.78x = 61,553.43 × 12,955.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,034.78x = 797,429,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,429,609.92/41,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.02

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