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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,819.52, 62,729.46 and 14,136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,819.52, 62,729.46 and 14,136.96 is: 21,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,819.52 : 62,729.46 = 14,136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,819.52/62,729.46 = 14,136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,819.52x = 62,729.46 × 14,136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,819.52x = 886,803,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,803,866.84/41,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.50

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