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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,817.48, 62,713.26 and 14,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,817.48, 62,713.26 and 14,109 is: 21,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,817.48 : 62,713.26 = 14,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,817.48/62,713.26 = 14,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,817.48x = 62,713.26 × 14,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,817.48x = 884,821,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,821,385.34/41,817.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.13

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