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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.96, 61,897.40 and 13,192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.96, 61,897.40 and 13,192.16 is: 19,786.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.96 : 61,897.40 = 13,192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.96/61,897.40 = 13,192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.96x = 61,897.40 × 13,192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.96x = 816,560,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,560,404.38/41,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.31

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