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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,966.27, 62,957.19 and 13,886.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,966.27, 62,957.19 and 13,886.57 is: 20,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,966.27 : 62,957.19 = 13,886.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,966.27/62,957.19 = 13,886.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,966.27x = 62,957.19 × 13,886.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,966.27x = 874,259,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,259,419.02/41,966.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.43

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