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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,975.82, 62,912.70 and 19,763.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,975.82, 62,912.70 and 19,763.19 is: 29,620.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,975.82 : 62,912.70 = 19,763.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,975.82/62,912.70 = 19,763.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,975.82x = 62,912.70 × 19,763.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,975.82x = 1,243,355,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,355,643.51/41,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,620.76

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