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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,845, 62,777.24 and 14,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,845, 62,777.24 and 14,143 is: 21,217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,845 : 62,777.24 = 14,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,845/62,777.24 = 14,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,845x = 62,777.24 × 14,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,845x = 887,858,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,858,505.32/41,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,217.79

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