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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,926.84, 61,403.22 and 14,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,926.84, 61,403.22 and 14,631 is: 21,951.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,926.84 : 61,403.22 = 14,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,926.84/61,403.22 = 14,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,926.84x = 61,403.22 × 14,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,926.84x = 898,390,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,390,511.82/40,926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,951.13

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