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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.89, 61,884.36 and 13,182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.89, 61,884.36 and 13,182.68 is: 19,767.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.89 : 61,884.36 = 13,182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.89/61,884.36 = 13,182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.89x = 61,884.36 × 13,182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.89x = 815,801,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,801,869.60/41,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,767.96

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