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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,893, 62,850.84 and 14,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,893, 62,850.84 and 14,191 is: 21,290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,893 : 62,850.84 = 14,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,893/62,850.84 = 14,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,893x = 62,850.84 × 14,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,893x = 891,916,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,916,270.44/41,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.34

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