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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,069.68, 61,612.10 and 12,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,069.68, 61,612.10 and 12,996.80 is: 19,497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,069.68 : 61,612.10 = 12,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,069.68/61,612.10 = 12,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,069.68x = 61,612.10 × 12,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,069.68x = 800,759,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,759,865.71/41,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,497.59

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