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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,974.24, 62,965.98 and 13,884.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,974.24, 62,965.98 and 13,884.06 is: 20,827.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,974.24 : 62,965.98 = 13,884.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,974.24/62,965.98 = 13,884.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,974.24x = 62,965.98 × 13,884.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,974.24x = 874,223,444.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,223,444.28/41,974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.62

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