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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,034.98, 61,551.39 and 12,953.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,034.98, 61,551.39 and 12,953.90 is: 19,430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,034.98 : 61,551.39 = 12,953.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,034.98/61,551.39 = 12,953.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,034.98x = 61,551.39 × 12,953.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,034.98x = 797,330,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,330,550.92/41,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.51

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