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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,327.70, 61,961.18 and 13,231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,327.70, 61,961.18 and 13,231.53 is: 19,837.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,327.70 : 61,961.18 = 13,231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,327.70/61,961.18 = 13,231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,327.70x = 61,961.18 × 13,231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,327.70x = 819,841,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,841,145.85/41,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.57

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