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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,802.72, 62,712.72 and 14,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,802.72, 62,712.72 and 14,100 is: 21,152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,802.72 : 62,712.72 = 14,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,802.72/62,712.72 = 14,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,802.72x = 62,712.72 × 14,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,802.72x = 884,249,352
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,249,352/41,802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,152.91

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