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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,358.74, 62,048.52 and 13,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,358.74, 62,048.52 and 13,281.30 is: 19,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,358.74 : 62,048.52 = 13,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,358.74/62,048.52 = 13,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,358.74x = 62,048.52 × 13,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,358.74x = 824,085,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,085,008.68/41,358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.30

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