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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,253.54, 61,879.66 and 13,173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,253.54, 61,879.66 and 13,173.42 is: 19,759.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,253.54 : 61,879.66 = 13,173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,253.54/61,879.66 = 13,173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,253.54x = 61,879.66 × 13,173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,253.54x = 815,166,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,166,750.64/41,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,759.92

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