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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,928.48, 62,899.20 and 14,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,928.48, 62,899.20 and 14,220 is: 21,332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,928.48 : 62,899.20 = 14,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,928.48/62,899.20 = 14,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,928.48x = 62,899.20 × 14,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,928.48x = 894,426,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,426,624/41,928.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,332.20

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