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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,912.69, 62,867.41 and 14,210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,912.69, 62,867.41 and 14,210.69 is: 21,315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,912.69 : 62,867.41 = 14,210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,912.69/62,867.41 = 14,210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,912.69x = 62,867.41 × 14,210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,912.69x = 893,388,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,388,924.75/41,912.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,315.48

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