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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,202.27, 61,766.96 and 20,130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,202.27, 61,766.96 and 20,130.53 is: 30,177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,202.27 : 61,766.96 = 20,130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,202.27/61,766.96 = 20,130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,202.27x = 61,766.96 × 20,130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,202.27x = 1,243,401,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,401,231.80/41,202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,177.98

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