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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,838.72, 62,767.44 and 14,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,838.72, 62,767.44 and 14,136 is: 21,207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,838.72 : 62,767.44 = 14,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,838.72/62,767.44 = 14,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,838.72x = 62,767.44 × 14,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,838.72x = 887,280,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,280,531.84/41,838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,207.16

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