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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,049.48, 61,580.70 and 13,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,049.48, 61,580.70 and 13,341 is: 20,013.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,049.48 : 61,580.70 = 13,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,049.48/61,580.70 = 13,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,049.48x = 61,580.70 × 13,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,049.48x = 821,548,118.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,548,118.70/41,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.61

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