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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,652, 62,484.51 and 13,565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,652, 62,484.51 and 13,565.43 is: 20,350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,652 : 62,484.51 = 13,565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,652/62,484.51 = 13,565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,652x = 62,484.51 × 13,565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,652x = 847,629,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,629,246.49/41,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.27

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