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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.81, 61,879.98 and 13,182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.81, 61,879.98 and 13,182.27 is: 19,765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.81 : 61,879.98 = 13,182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.81/61,879.98 = 13,182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.81x = 61,879.98 × 13,182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.81x = 815,718,294.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,718,294.55/41,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.98

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