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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,476.33, 62,223.32 and 13,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,476.33, 62,223.32 and 13,398 is: 20,099.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,476.33 : 62,223.32 = 13,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,476.33/62,223.32 = 13,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,476.33x = 62,223.32 × 13,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,476.33x = 833,668,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,668,041.36/41,476.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,099.85

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