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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,117.46, 61,679.20 and 13,039.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,117.46, 61,679.20 and 13,039.64 is: 19,560.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,117.46 : 61,679.20 = 13,039.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,117.46/61,679.20 = 13,039.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,117.46x = 61,679.20 × 13,039.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,117.46x = 804,274,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,274,563.49/41,117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.41

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