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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,979.20, 62,924.40 and 13,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,979.20, 62,924.40 and 13,892 is: 20,823.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,979.20 : 62,924.40 = 13,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,979.20/62,924.40 = 13,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,979.20x = 62,924.40 × 13,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,979.20x = 874,145,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,145,764.80/41,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.31

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