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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,170.16, 61,747.76 and 13,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,170.16, 61,747.76 and 13,093.20 is: 19,637.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,170.16 : 61,747.76 = 13,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,170.16/61,747.76 = 13,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,170.16x = 61,747.76 × 13,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,170.16x = 808,475,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,475,771.23/41,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,637.42

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