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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,261.69, 61,895.97 and 13,185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,261.69, 61,895.97 and 13,185.74 is: 19,779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,261.69 : 61,895.97 = 13,185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,261.69/61,895.97 = 13,185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,261.69x = 61,895.97 × 13,185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,261.69x = 816,143,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,143,857.99/41,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.70

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