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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,262.67, 61,897.29 and 13,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,262.67, 61,897.29 and 13,186.72 is: 19,781.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,262.67 : 61,897.29 = 13,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,262.67/61,897.29 = 13,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,262.67x = 61,897.29 × 13,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,262.67x = 816,222,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,222,231.99/41,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.13

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