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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,976.24, 62,973.96 and 14,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,976.24, 62,973.96 and 14,274.48 is: 21,414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,976.24 : 62,973.96 = 14,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,976.24/62,973.96 = 14,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,976.24x = 62,973.96 × 14,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,976.24x = 898,920,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,920,532.54/41,976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,414.98

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