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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,722.88, 62,578.56 and 14,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,722.88, 62,578.56 and 14,017.28 is: 21,023.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,722.88 : 62,578.56 = 14,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,722.88/62,578.56 = 14,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,722.88x = 62,578.56 × 14,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,722.88x = 877,181,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,181,197.52/41,722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.98

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