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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,858.08, 62,780.12 and 13,778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,858.08, 62,780.12 and 13,778.44 is: 20,665.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,858.08 : 62,780.12 = 13,778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,858.08/62,780.12 = 13,778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,858.08x = 62,780.12 × 13,778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,858.08x = 865,012,116.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,012,116.61/41,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.36

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