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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,843, 62,774.24 and 14,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,843, 62,774.24 and 14,141 is: 21,214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,843 : 62,774.24 = 14,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,843/62,774.24 = 14,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,843x = 62,774.24 × 14,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,843x = 887,690,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,690,527.84/41,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.79

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