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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,991.76, 62,996.53 and 13,910.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,991.76, 62,996.53 and 13,910.23 is: 20,868.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,991.76 : 62,996.53 = 13,910.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,991.76/62,996.53 = 13,910.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,991.76x = 62,996.53 × 13,910.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,991.76x = 876,295,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,295,836.97/41,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.28

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