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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,817, 62,735.22 and 14,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,817, 62,735.22 and 14,115 is: 21,175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,817 : 62,735.22 = 14,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,817/62,735.22 = 14,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,817x = 62,735.22 × 14,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,817x = 885,507,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,507,630.30/41,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.78

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