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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,249.59, 61,875.45 and 13,169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,249.59, 61,875.45 and 13,169.62 is: 19,754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,249.59 : 61,875.45 = 13,169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,249.59/61,875.45 = 13,169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,249.59x = 61,875.45 × 13,169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,249.59x = 814,875,984.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,875,984.45/41,249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,754.77

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