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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,663.39, 62,499.93 and 14,637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,663.39, 62,499.93 and 14,637.42 is: 21,957.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,663.39 : 62,499.93 = 14,637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,663.39/62,499.93 = 14,637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,663.39x = 62,499.93 × 14,637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,663.39x = 914,837,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,837,725.38/41,663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,957.83

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