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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,787.72, 62,694.54 and 13,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,787.72, 62,694.54 and 13,708 is: 20,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,787.72 : 62,694.54 = 13,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,787.72/62,694.54 = 13,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,787.72x = 62,694.54 × 13,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,787.72x = 859,416,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,416,754.32/41,787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,566.25

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