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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,317.68, 61,980.62 and 13,230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,317.68, 61,980.62 and 13,230.68 is: 19,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,317.68 : 61,980.62 = 13,230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,317.68/61,980.62 = 13,230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,317.68x = 61,980.62 × 13,230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,317.68x = 820,045,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,045,373.37/41,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.32

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