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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,151.99, 61,721.66 and 13,068.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,151.99, 61,721.66 and 13,068.41 is: 19,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,151.99 : 61,721.66 = 13,068.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,151.99/61,721.66 = 13,068.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,151.99x = 61,721.66 × 13,068.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,151.99x = 806,603,682.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,603,682.82/41,151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,600.60

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