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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,473.17, 62,209.76 and 13,771.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,473.17, 62,209.76 and 13,771.17 is: 20,656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,473.17 : 62,209.76 = 13,771.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,473.17/62,209.76 = 13,771.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,473.17x = 62,209.76 × 13,771.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,473.17x = 856,701,111.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,701,111.76/41,473.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.76

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