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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,905.76, 62,862.44 and 13,825.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,905.76, 62,862.44 and 13,825.90 is: 20,740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,905.76 : 62,862.44 = 13,825.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,905.76/62,862.44 = 13,825.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,905.76x = 62,862.44 × 13,825.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,905.76x = 869,129,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,129,542.81/41,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.10

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