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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,968.40, 62,952.60 and 14,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,968.40, 62,952.60 and 14,266.40 is: 21,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,968.40 : 62,952.60 = 14,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,968.40/62,952.60 = 14,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,968.40x = 62,952.60 × 14,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,968.40x = 898,106,972.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,106,972.64/41,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.60

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