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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,974.79, 62,966.77 and 13,884.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,974.79, 62,966.77 and 13,884.59 is: 20,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,974.79 : 62,966.77 = 13,884.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,974.79/62,966.77 = 13,884.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,974.79x = 62,966.77 × 13,884.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,974.79x = 874,267,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,267,435.53/41,974.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.40

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