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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,277.96, 61,916.88 and 20,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,277.96, 61,916.88 and 20,253.60 is: 30,380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,277.96 : 61,916.88 = 20,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,277.96/61,916.88 = 20,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,277.96x = 61,916.88 × 20,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,277.96x = 1,254,039,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,039,720.77/41,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,380.37

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