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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,220.74, 61,830.44 and 13,140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,220.74, 61,830.44 and 13,140.42 is: 19,710.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,220.74 : 61,830.44 = 13,140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,220.74/61,830.44 = 13,140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,220.74x = 61,830.44 × 13,140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,220.74x = 812,477,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,477,950.38/41,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.42

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