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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,009.94, 61,523.10 and 14,716.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,009.94, 61,523.10 and 14,716.74 is: 22,078.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,009.94 : 61,523.10 = 14,716.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,009.94/61,523.10 = 14,716.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,009.94x = 61,523.10 × 14,716.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,009.94x = 905,419,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,419,466.69/41,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,078.05

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