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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,358.68, 62,043.74 and 13,272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,358.68, 62,043.74 and 13,272.12 is: 19,910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,358.68 : 62,043.74 = 13,272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,358.68/62,043.74 = 13,272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,358.68x = 62,043.74 × 13,272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,358.68x = 823,451,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,451,962.53/41,358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.02

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