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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,132.64, 61,675.68 and 13,047.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,132.64, 61,675.68 and 13,047.36 is: 19,563.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,132.64 : 61,675.68 = 13,047.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,132.64/61,675.68 = 13,047.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,132.64x = 61,675.68 × 13,047.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,132.64x = 804,704,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,704,800.20/41,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.66

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