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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,002.94, 61,512.60 and 14,709.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,002.94, 61,512.60 and 14,709.71 is: 22,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,002.94 : 61,512.60 = 14,709.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,002.94/61,512.60 = 14,709.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,002.94x = 61,512.60 × 14,709.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,002.94x = 904,832,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,832,507.35/41,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.50

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