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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,048.48, 61,579.20 and 13,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,048.48, 61,579.20 and 13,340 is: 20,012.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,048.48 : 61,579.20 = 13,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,048.48/61,579.20 = 13,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,048.48x = 61,579.20 × 13,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,048.48x = 821,466,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,466,528/41,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,012.11

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