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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,156.87, 61,728.98 and 13,073.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,156.87, 61,728.98 and 13,073.29 is: 19,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,156.87 : 61,728.98 = 13,073.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,156.87/61,728.98 = 13,073.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,156.87x = 61,728.98 × 13,073.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,156.87x = 807,000,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,000,637.26/41,156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.92

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