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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,973.84, 62,970 and 13,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,973.84, 62,970 and 13,902.60 is: 20,856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,973.84 : 62,970 = 13,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,973.84/62,970 = 13,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,973.84x = 62,970 × 13,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,973.84x = 875,446,722
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,446,722/41,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,856.96

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