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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,240.54, 61,860.05 and 13,160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,240.54, 61,860.05 and 13,160.37 is: 19,740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,240.54 : 61,860.05 = 13,160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,240.54/61,860.05 = 13,160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,240.54x = 61,860.05 × 13,160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,240.54x = 814,101,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,101,435.77/41,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.32

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