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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,246.76, 61,866.90 and 13,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,246.76, 61,866.90 and 13,167.84 is: 19,750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,246.76 : 61,866.90 = 13,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,246.76/61,866.90 = 13,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,246.76x = 61,866.90 × 13,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,246.76x = 814,653,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,653,440.50/41,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.73

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