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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,935.76, 62,907.60 and 13,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,935.76, 62,907.60 and 13,856 is: 20,785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,935.76 : 62,907.60 = 13,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,935.76/62,907.60 = 13,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,935.76x = 62,907.60 × 13,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,935.76x = 871,647,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,647,705.60/41,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.31

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