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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,157.87, 61,730.47 and 13,074.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,157.87, 61,730.47 and 13,074.29 is: 19,609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,157.87 : 61,730.47 = 13,074.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,157.87/61,730.47 = 13,074.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,157.87x = 61,730.47 × 13,074.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,157.87x = 807,082,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,082,066.62/41,157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,609.42

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