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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,793, 62,689.56 and 14,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,793, 62,689.56 and 14,091 is: 21,136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,793 : 62,689.56 = 14,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,793/62,689.56 = 14,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,793x = 62,689.56 × 14,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,793x = 883,358,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,358,589.96/41,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.52

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