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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,257.72, 61,885.94 and 13,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,257.72, 61,885.94 and 13,177.60 is: 19,766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,257.72 : 61,885.94 = 13,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,257.72/61,885.94 = 13,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,257.72x = 61,885.94 × 13,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,257.72x = 815,508,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,508,162.94/41,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,766.20

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