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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,663.61, 62,501.89 and 13,955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,663.61, 62,501.89 and 13,955.13 is: 20,934.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,663.61 : 62,501.89 = 13,955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,663.61/62,501.89 = 13,955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,663.61x = 62,501.89 × 13,955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,663.61x = 872,222,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,222,000.20/41,663.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.86

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