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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,327.62, 61,997.27 and 13,241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,327.62, 61,997.27 and 13,241.11 is: 19,863.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,327.62 : 61,997.27 = 13,241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,327.62/61,997.27 = 13,241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,327.62x = 61,997.27 × 13,241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,327.62x = 820,912,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,912,549.88/41,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.53

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