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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,975.56, 61,473 and 13,273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,975.56, 61,473 and 13,273.56 is: 19,913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,975.56 : 61,473 = 13,273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,975.56/61,473 = 13,273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,975.56x = 61,473 × 13,273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,975.56x = 815,965,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,965,553.88/40,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,913.47

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