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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.58, 61,749.14 and 13,072.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.58, 61,749.14 and 13,072.62 is: 19,610.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.58 : 61,749.14 = 13,072.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.58/61,749.14 = 13,072.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.58x = 61,749.14 × 13,072.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.58x = 807,223,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,223,208.74/41,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,610.61

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