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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,220.91, 61,838.66 and 13,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,220.91, 61,838.66 and 13,147.12 is: 19,723.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,220.91 : 61,838.66 = 13,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,220.91/61,838.66 = 13,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,220.91x = 61,838.66 × 13,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,220.91x = 813,000,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,000,283.66/41,220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.01

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