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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,037, 61,561.44 and 12,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,037, 61,561.44 and 12,947.52 is: 19,423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,037 : 61,561.44 = 12,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,037/61,561.44 = 12,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,037x = 61,561.44 × 12,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,037x = 797,067,975.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,067,975.63/41,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,423.15

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