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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,963.67, 62,947.53 and 13,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,963.67, 62,947.53 and 13,886.24 is: 20,830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,963.67 : 62,947.53 = 13,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,963.67/62,947.53 = 13,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,963.67x = 62,947.53 × 13,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,963.67x = 874,104,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,104,194.25/41,963.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.02

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