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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,466, 62,208.72 and 13,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,466, 62,208.72 and 13,764 is: 20,649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,466 : 62,208.72 = 13,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,466/62,208.72 = 13,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,466x = 62,208.72 × 13,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,466x = 856,240,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,240,822.08/41,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.23

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