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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,232, 61,858.56 and 13,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,232, 61,858.56 and 13,530.24 is: 20,298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,232 : 61,858.56 = 13,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,232/61,858.56 = 13,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,232x = 61,858.56 × 13,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,232x = 836,961,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,961,162.85/41,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,298.83

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