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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,748, 62,622 and 14,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,748, 62,622 and 14,046 is: 21,069

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,748 : 62,622 = 14,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,748/62,622 = 14,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,748x = 62,622 × 14,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,748x = 879,588,612
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,588,612/41,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069

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