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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,942, 62,916.60 and 13,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,942, 62,916.60 and 13,862 is: 20,794.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,942 : 62,916.60 = 13,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,942/62,916.60 = 13,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,942x = 62,916.60 × 13,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,942x = 872,149,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,149,909.20/41,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,794.19

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