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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,968.13, 62,952.19 and 14,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,968.13, 62,952.19 and 14,266.13 is: 21,399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,968.13 : 62,952.19 = 14,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,968.13/62,952.19 = 14,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,968.13x = 62,952.19 × 14,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,968.13x = 898,083,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,083,775.90/41,968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.19

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