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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.56, 61,848.24 and 20,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.56, 61,848.24 and 20,466.72 is: 30,683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.56 : 61,848.24 = 20,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.56/61,848.24 = 20,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.56x = 61,848.24 × 20,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.56x = 1,265,830,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,830,610.57/41,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,683.41

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