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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,756.63, 62,644.67 and 14,054.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,756.63, 62,644.67 and 14,054.63 is: 21,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,756.63 : 62,644.67 = 14,054.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,756.63/62,644.67 = 14,054.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,756.63x = 62,644.67 × 14,054.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,756.63x = 880,447,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,447,274.83/41,756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,085.21

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