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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,241.46, 61,858.67 and 13,160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,241.46, 61,858.67 and 13,160.38 is: 19,739.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,241.46 : 61,858.67 = 13,160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,241.46/61,858.67 = 13,160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,241.46x = 61,858.67 × 13,160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,241.46x = 814,083,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,083,603.49/41,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.45

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