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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,606.48, 62,396.76 and 13,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,606.48, 62,396.76 and 13,898 is: 20,842.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,606.48 : 62,396.76 = 13,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,606.48/62,396.76 = 13,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,606.48x = 62,396.76 × 13,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,606.48x = 867,190,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,190,170.48/41,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.67

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