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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,314.92, 61,976.46 and 13,227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,314.92, 61,976.46 and 13,227.90 is: 19,843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,314.92 : 61,976.46 = 13,227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,314.92/61,976.46 = 13,227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,314.92x = 61,976.46 × 13,227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,314.92x = 819,818,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,818,415.23/41,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.16

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