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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,241.39, 61,861.32 and 13,161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,241.39, 61,861.32 and 13,161.22 is: 19,741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,241.39 : 61,861.32 = 13,161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,241.39/61,861.32 = 13,161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,241.39x = 61,861.32 × 13,161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,241.39x = 814,170,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,170,287.36/41,241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.58

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