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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,826.72, 62,749.44 and 14,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,826.72, 62,749.44 and 14,124 is: 21,189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,826.72 : 62,749.44 = 14,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,826.72/62,749.44 = 14,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,826.72x = 62,749.44 × 14,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,826.72x = 886,273,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,273,090.56/41,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.16

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