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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,258.08, 61,892.88 and 20,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,258.08, 61,892.88 and 20,476 is: 30,716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,258.08 : 61,892.88 = 20,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,258.08/61,892.88 = 20,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,258.08x = 61,892.88 × 20,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,258.08x = 1,267,318,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,318,610.88/41,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,716.86

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