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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,699.81, 62,550.02 and 13,997.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,699.81, 62,550.02 and 13,997.81 is: 20,996.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,699.81 : 62,550.02 = 13,997.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,699.81/62,550.02 = 13,997.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,699.81x = 62,550.02 × 13,997.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,699.81x = 875,563,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,563,486.83/41,699.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.82

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