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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,329.92, 61,998.96 and 13,242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,329.92, 61,998.96 and 13,242.90 is: 19,865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,329.92 : 61,998.96 = 13,242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,329.92/61,998.96 = 13,242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,329.92x = 61,998.96 × 13,242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,329.92x = 821,046,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,046,027.38/41,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.66

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