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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,718.34, 62,533.77 and 19,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,718.34, 62,533.77 and 19,513 is: 29,249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,718.34 : 62,533.77 = 19,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,718.34/62,533.77 = 19,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,718.34x = 62,533.77 × 19,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,718.34x = 1,220,221,454.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,221,454.01/41,718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,249.04

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