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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,720.36, 62,579.82 and 14,018.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,720.36, 62,579.82 and 14,018.36 is: 21,027.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,720.36 : 62,579.82 = 14,018.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,720.36/62,579.82 = 14,018.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,720.36x = 62,579.82 × 14,018.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,720.36x = 877,266,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,266,445.50/41,720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.30

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