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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,686.06, 62,529.69 and 13,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,686.06, 62,529.69 and 13,606 is: 20,409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,686.06 : 62,529.69 = 13,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,686.06/62,529.69 = 13,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,686.06x = 62,529.69 × 13,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,686.06x = 850,778,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,778,962.14/41,686.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.20

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