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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,141.08, 61,714.50 and 20,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,141.08, 61,714.50 and 20,359 is: 30,539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,141.08 : 61,714.50 = 20,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,141.08/61,714.50 = 20,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,141.08x = 61,714.50 × 20,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,141.08x = 1,256,445,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,445,505.50/41,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,539.93

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