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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,717.44, 62,537.28 and 13,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,717.44, 62,537.28 and 13,996 is: 20,980.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,717.44 : 62,537.28 = 13,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,717.44/62,537.28 = 13,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,717.44x = 62,537.28 × 13,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,717.44x = 875,271,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,271,770.88/41,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,980.96

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