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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,744.72, 62,625.72 and 14,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,744.72, 62,625.72 and 14,042 is: 21,065.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,744.72 : 62,625.72 = 14,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,744.72/62,625.72 = 14,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,744.72x = 62,625.72 × 14,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,744.72x = 879,390,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,390,360.24/41,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.91

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