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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,611.82, 62,417.76 and 13,909.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,611.82, 62,417.76 and 13,909.82 is: 20,864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,611.82 : 62,417.76 = 13,909.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,611.82/62,417.76 = 13,909.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,611.82x = 62,417.76 × 13,909.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,611.82x = 868,219,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,219,806.40/41,611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.74

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