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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,262.69, 61,897.47 and 13,186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,262.69, 61,897.47 and 13,186.74 is: 19,781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,262.69 : 61,897.47 = 13,186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,262.69/61,897.47 = 13,186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,262.69x = 61,897.47 × 13,186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,262.69x = 816,225,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,225,843.55/41,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,781.21

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