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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,954.49, 62,916.74 and 13,869.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,954.49, 62,916.74 and 13,869.36 is: 20,799.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,954.49 : 62,916.74 = 13,869.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,954.49/62,916.74 = 13,869.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,954.49x = 62,916.74 × 13,869.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,954.49x = 872,614,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,614,917.09/41,954.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,799.08

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