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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.54, 61,881.16 and 13,174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.54, 61,881.16 and 13,174.42 is: 19,761.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.54 : 61,881.16 = 13,174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.54/61,881.16 = 13,174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.54x = 61,881.16 × 13,174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.54x = 815,248,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,248,391.93/41,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,761.42

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