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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,371.61, 62,061.08 and 13,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,371.61, 62,061.08 and 13,281.44 is: 19,923.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,371.61 : 62,061.08 = 13,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,371.61/62,061.08 = 13,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,371.61x = 62,061.08 × 13,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,371.61x = 824,260,133.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,260,133.64/41,371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.33

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