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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,501, 62,252.04 and 13,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,501, 62,252.04 and 13,799 is: 20,698.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,501 : 62,252.04 = 13,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,501/62,252.04 = 13,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,501x = 62,252.04 × 13,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,501x = 859,015,899.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,015,899.96/41,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,698.68

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