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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,831.72, 62,756.94 and 14,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,831.72, 62,756.94 and 14,129 is: 21,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,831.72 : 62,756.94 = 14,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,831.72/62,756.94 = 14,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,831.72x = 62,756.94 × 14,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,831.72x = 886,692,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,692,805.26/41,831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.66

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