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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,241.67, 61,861.74 and 13,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,241.67, 61,861.74 and 13,161.50 is: 19,742.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,241.67 : 61,861.74 = 13,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,241.67/61,861.74 = 13,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,241.67x = 61,861.74 × 13,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,241.67x = 814,193,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,193,164.33/41,241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.00

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