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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,252.88, 61,889.40 and 13,172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,252.88, 61,889.40 and 13,172.94 is: 19,762.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,252.88 : 61,889.40 = 13,172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,252.88/61,889.40 = 13,172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,252.88x = 61,889.40 × 13,172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,252.88x = 815,265,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,265,352.84/41,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.63

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