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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,974.97, 62,947.34 and 13,889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,974.97, 62,947.34 and 13,889.84 is: 20,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,974.97 : 62,947.34 = 13,889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,974.97/62,947.34 = 13,889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,974.97x = 62,947.34 × 13,889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,974.97x = 874,328,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,328,603.67/41,974.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.76

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