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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,416.74, 62,118.63 and 13,714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,416.74, 62,118.63 and 13,714.74 is: 20,569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,416.74 : 62,118.63 = 13,714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,416.74/62,118.63 = 13,714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,416.74x = 62,118.63 × 13,714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,416.74x = 851,940,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,940,859.61/41,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,569.96

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