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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,994, 63,000.72 and 14,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,994, 63,000.72 and 14,292 is: 21,441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,994 : 63,000.72 = 14,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,994/63,000.72 = 14,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,994x = 63,000.72 × 14,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,994x = 900,406,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,406,290.24/41,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,441.31

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