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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,753.16, 62,636.22 and 14,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,753.16, 62,636.22 and 14,049 is: 21,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,753.16 : 62,636.22 = 14,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,753.16/62,636.22 = 14,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,753.16x = 62,636.22 × 14,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,753.16x = 879,976,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,976,254.78/41,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075.68

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