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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,007.89, 61,514.87 and 14,712.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,007.89, 61,514.87 and 14,712.86 is: 22,070.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,007.89 : 61,514.87 = 14,712.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,007.89/61,514.87 = 14,712.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,007.89x = 61,514.87 × 14,712.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,007.89x = 905,059,289.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,059,289.09/41,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,070.37

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