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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,253.63, 61,890.53 and 13,173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,253.63, 61,890.53 and 13,173.69 is: 19,763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,253.63 : 61,890.53 = 13,173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,253.63/61,890.53 = 13,173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,253.63x = 61,890.53 × 13,173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,253.63x = 815,326,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,326,590.29/41,253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.75

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