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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,798.08, 62,697.12 and 21,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,798.08, 62,697.12 and 21,007 is: 31,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,798.08 : 62,697.12 = 21,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,798.08/62,697.12 = 21,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,798.08x = 62,697.12 × 21,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,798.08x = 1,317,078,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,078,399.84/41,798.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,510.50

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