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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,284.62, 61,907.94 and 13,198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,284.62, 61,907.94 and 13,198.50 is: 19,791.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,284.62 : 61,907.94 = 13,198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,284.62/61,907.94 = 13,198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,284.62x = 61,907.94 × 13,198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,284.62x = 817,091,946.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,091,946.09/41,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.68

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