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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,276.42, 61,895.73 and 13,191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,276.42, 61,895.73 and 13,191.02 is: 19,780.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,276.42 : 61,895.73 = 13,191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,276.42/61,895.73 = 13,191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,276.42x = 61,895.73 × 13,191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,276.42x = 816,467,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,467,812.34/41,276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.49

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