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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,761.16, 62,648.24 and 14,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,761.16, 62,648.24 and 14,057 is: 21,087.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,761.16 : 62,648.24 = 14,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,761.16/62,648.24 = 14,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,761.16x = 62,648.24 × 14,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,761.16x = 880,646,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,646,309.68/41,761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.69

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