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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,262.59, 61,880.52 and 13,176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,262.59, 61,880.52 and 13,176.06 is: 19,759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,262.59 : 61,880.52 = 13,176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,262.59/61,880.52 = 13,176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,262.59x = 61,880.52 × 13,176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,262.59x = 815,341,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,341,444.35/41,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,759.82

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