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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,168.34, 61,729.31 and 13,083.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,168.34, 61,729.31 and 13,083.21 is: 19,617.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,168.34 : 61,729.31 = 13,083.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,168.34/61,729.31 = 13,083.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,168.34x = 61,729.31 × 13,083.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,168.34x = 807,617,460.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,617,460.47/41,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.44

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