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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265.65, 61,875.24 and 13,179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265.65, 61,875.24 and 13,179.11 is: 19,761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265.65 : 61,875.24 = 13,179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265.65/61,875.24 = 13,179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265.65x = 61,875.24 × 13,179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265.65x = 815,460,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,460,235.44/41,265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,761.23

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