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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,059.79, 61,598.64 and 12,596.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,059.79, 61,598.64 and 12,596.90 is: 18,898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,059.79 : 61,598.64 = 12,596.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,059.79/61,598.64 = 12,596.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,059.79x = 61,598.64 × 12,596.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,059.79x = 775,951,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,951,647.46/41,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,898.09

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