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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,322, 61,992.72 and 13,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,322, 61,992.72 and 13,620 is: 20,433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,322 : 61,992.72 = 13,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,322/61,992.72 = 13,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,322x = 61,992.72 × 13,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,322x = 844,340,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,340,846.40/41,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.20

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