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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,832.72, 62,758.44 and 14,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,832.72, 62,758.44 and 14,130 is: 21,198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,832.72 : 62,758.44 = 14,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,832.72/62,758.44 = 14,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,832.72x = 62,758.44 × 14,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,832.72x = 886,776,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,776,757.20/41,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,198.16

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