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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,046.16, 61,572.73 and 12,958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,046.16, 61,572.73 and 12,958.70 is: 19,439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,046.16 : 61,572.73 = 12,958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,046.16/61,572.73 = 12,958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,046.16x = 61,572.73 × 12,958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,046.16x = 797,902,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,902,536.25/41,046.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.15

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