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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.58, 61,713.90 and 13,073.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.58, 61,713.90 and 13,073.40 is: 19,600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.58 : 61,713.90 = 13,073.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.58/61,713.90 = 13,073.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.58x = 61,713.90 × 13,073.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.58x = 806,810,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,810,500.26/41,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,600.58

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