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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,087.59, 61,640.61 and 13,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,087.59, 61,640.61 and 13,009.32 is: 19,516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,087.59 : 61,640.61 = 13,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,087.59/61,640.61 = 13,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,087.59x = 61,640.61 × 13,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,087.59x = 801,902,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,902,420.49/41,087.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,516.90

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