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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,827.72, 62,750.94 and 14,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,827.72, 62,750.94 and 14,125 is: 21,190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,827.72 : 62,750.94 = 14,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,827.72/62,750.94 = 14,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,827.72x = 62,750.94 × 14,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,827.72x = 886,357,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,357,027.50/41,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,190.66

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