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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,273.97, 61,901.28 and 13,196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,273.97, 61,901.28 and 13,196.55 is: 19,791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,273.97 : 61,901.28 = 13,196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,273.97/61,901.28 = 13,196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,273.97x = 61,901.28 × 13,196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,273.97x = 816,883,336.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,883,336.58/41,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.73

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