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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,995.82, 62,993.67 and 14,293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,995.82, 62,993.67 and 14,293.82 is: 21,440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,995.82 : 62,993.67 = 14,293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,995.82/62,993.67 = 14,293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,995.82x = 62,993.67 × 14,293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,995.82x = 900,420,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,420,180.12/41,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.71

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