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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,499, 62,249.04 and 13,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,499, 62,249.04 and 13,797 is: 20,695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,499 : 62,249.04 = 13,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,499/62,249.04 = 13,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,499x = 62,249.04 × 13,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,499x = 858,850,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,850,004.88/41,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.68

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