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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,611.48, 62,404.26 and 13,903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,611.48, 62,404.26 and 13,903 is: 20,850.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,611.48 : 62,404.26 = 13,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,611.48/62,404.26 = 13,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,611.48x = 62,404.26 × 13,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,611.48x = 867,606,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,606,426.78/41,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,850.17

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