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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,224.58, 61,841.73 and 13,134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,224.58, 61,841.73 and 13,134.86 is: 19,703.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,224.58 : 61,841.73 = 13,134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,224.58/61,841.73 = 13,134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,224.58x = 61,841.73 × 13,134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,224.58x = 812,282,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,282,465.71/41,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,703.84

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