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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,968.26, 62,952.40 and 14,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,968.26, 62,952.40 and 14,266.26 is: 21,399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,968.26 : 62,952.40 = 14,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,968.26/62,952.40 = 14,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,968.26x = 62,952.40 × 14,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,968.26x = 898,095,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,095,306.02/41,968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.39

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