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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,683.48, 62,531.72 and 13,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,683.48, 62,531.72 and 13,975 is: 20,964.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,683.48 : 62,531.72 = 13,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,683.48/62,531.72 = 13,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,683.48x = 62,531.72 × 13,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,683.48x = 873,880,787
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,880,787/41,683.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.68

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