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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,247.90, 61,881.91 and 13,167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,247.90, 61,881.91 and 13,167.96 is: 19,755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,247.90 : 61,881.91 = 13,167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,247.90/61,881.91 = 13,167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,247.90x = 61,881.91 × 13,167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,247.90x = 814,858,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,858,515.60/41,247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.15

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