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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,312.43, 61,968.91 and 13,236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,312.43, 61,968.91 and 13,236.75 is: 19,855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,312.43 : 61,968.91 = 13,236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,312.43/61,968.91 = 13,236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,312.43x = 61,968.91 × 13,236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,312.43x = 820,266,969.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,266,969.44/41,312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.21

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