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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,369.72, 62,034.08 and 14,711.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,369.72, 62,034.08 and 14,711.71 is: 22,060.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,369.72 : 62,034.08 = 14,711.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,369.72/62,034.08 = 14,711.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,369.72x = 62,034.08 × 14,711.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,369.72x = 912,627,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,627,395.08/41,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,060.27

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