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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,311.43, 61,967.41 and 13,235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,311.43, 61,967.41 and 13,235.75 is: 19,853.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,311.43 : 61,967.41 = 13,235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,311.43/61,967.41 = 13,235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,311.43x = 61,967.41 × 13,235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,311.43x = 820,185,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,185,146.91/41,311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.71

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