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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,679.48, 62,525.70 and 13,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,679.48, 62,525.70 and 13,971 is: 20,958.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,679.48 : 62,525.70 = 13,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,679.48/62,525.70 = 13,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,679.48x = 62,525.70 × 13,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,679.48x = 873,546,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,546,554.70/41,679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,958.67

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