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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,727.59, 62,611.95 and 19,537.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,727.59, 62,611.95 and 19,537.13 is: 29,315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,727.59 : 62,611.95 = 19,537.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,727.59/62,611.95 = 19,537.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,727.59x = 62,611.95 × 19,537.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,727.59x = 1,223,258,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,258,036.50/41,727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,315.33

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