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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,795.06, 62,702.96 and 20,744.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,795.06, 62,702.96 and 20,744.98 is: 31,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,795.06 : 62,702.96 = 20,744.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,795.06/62,702.96 = 20,744.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,795.06x = 62,702.96 × 20,744.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,795.06x = 1,300,771,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,771,651.14/41,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,122.62

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