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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,833.72, 62,759.94 and 14,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,833.72, 62,759.94 and 14,131 is: 21,199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,833.72 : 62,759.94 = 14,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,833.72/62,759.94 = 14,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,833.72x = 62,759.94 × 14,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,833.72x = 886,860,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,860,712.14/41,833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.66

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