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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,335.88, 62,007.89 and 13,248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,335.88, 62,007.89 and 13,248.86 is: 19,874.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,335.88 : 62,007.89 = 13,248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,335.88/62,007.89 = 13,248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,335.88x = 62,007.89 × 13,248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,335.88x = 821,533,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,533,477.22/41,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,874.59

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