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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,327.67, 61,995.60 and 13,240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,327.67, 61,995.60 and 13,240.65 is: 19,862.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,327.67 : 61,995.60 = 13,240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,327.67/61,995.60 = 13,240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,327.67x = 61,995.60 × 13,240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,327.67x = 820,862,041.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,862,041.14/41,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.29

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