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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,755.16, 62,639.22 and 14,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,755.16, 62,639.22 and 14,051 is: 21,078.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,755.16 : 62,639.22 = 14,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,755.16/62,639.22 = 14,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,755.16x = 62,639.22 × 14,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,755.16x = 880,143,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,143,680.22/41,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.68

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