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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,272.63, 61,912.40 and 13,196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,272.63, 61,912.40 and 13,196.68 is: 19,796.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,272.63 : 61,912.40 = 13,196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,272.63/61,912.40 = 13,196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,272.63x = 61,912.40 × 13,196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,272.63x = 817,037,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,037,910.07/41,272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.12

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