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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,776, 62,664.02 and 14,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,776, 62,664.02 and 14,074 is: 21,111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,776 : 62,664.02 = 14,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,776/62,664.02 = 14,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,776x = 62,664.02 × 14,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,776x = 881,933,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,933,417.48/41,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.01

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