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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,363.12, 62,038.82 and 13,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,363.12, 62,038.82 and 13,285.60 is: 19,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,363.12 : 62,038.82 = 13,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,363.12/62,038.82 = 13,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,363.12x = 62,038.82 × 13,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,363.12x = 824,222,946.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,222,946.99/41,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.52

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