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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,077.34, 61,621.50 and 14,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,077.34, 61,621.50 and 14,417 is: 21,627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,077.34 : 61,621.50 = 14,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,077.34/61,621.50 = 14,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,077.34x = 61,621.50 × 14,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,077.34x = 888,397,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,397,165.50/41,077.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,627.43

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