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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,828.72, 62,752.44 and 14,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,828.72, 62,752.44 and 14,126 is: 21,192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,828.72 : 62,752.44 = 14,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,828.72/62,752.44 = 14,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,828.72x = 62,752.44 × 14,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,828.72x = 886,440,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,440,967.44/41,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.16

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