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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,271.99, 61,904.96 and 13,184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,271.99, 61,904.96 and 13,184.50 is: 19,775.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,271.99 : 61,904.96 = 13,184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,271.99/61,904.96 = 13,184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,271.99x = 61,904.96 × 13,184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,271.99x = 816,185,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,185,981.30/41,271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,775.78

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