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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.87, 61,892.10 and 20,197.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.87, 61,892.10 and 20,197.86 is: 30,292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.87 : 61,892.10 = 20,197.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.87/61,892.10 = 20,197.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.87x = 61,892.10 × 20,197.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.87x = 1,250,087,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,087,738.81/41,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,292.77

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