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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,493.52, 62,240.24 and 13,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,493.52, 62,240.24 and 13,437 is: 20,155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,493.52 : 62,240.24 = 13,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,493.52/62,240.24 = 13,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,493.52x = 62,240.24 × 13,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,493.52x = 836,322,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,322,104.88/41,493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.49

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