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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,381.52, 62,081.96 and 13,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,381.52, 62,081.96 and 13,679.52 is: 20,522.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,381.52 : 62,081.96 = 13,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,381.52/62,081.96 = 13,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,381.52x = 62,081.96 × 13,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,381.52x = 849,251,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,251,413.46/41,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.48

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