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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,969.81, 62,954.72 and 14,267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,969.81, 62,954.72 and 14,267.81 is: 21,401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,969.81 : 62,954.72 = 14,267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,969.81/62,954.72 = 14,267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,969.81x = 62,954.72 × 14,267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,969.81x = 898,226,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,226,123.12/41,969.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.72

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