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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,005.96, 61,493.82 and 14,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,005.96, 61,493.82 and 14,704.36 is: 22,051.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,005.96 : 61,493.82 = 14,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,005.96/61,493.82 = 14,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,005.96x = 61,493.82 × 14,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,005.96x = 904,227,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,227,267.06/41,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,051.12

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