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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,030.23, 61,545.62 and 14,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,030.23, 61,545.62 and 14,735.20 is: 22,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,030.23 : 61,545.62 = 14,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,030.23/61,545.62 = 14,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,030.23x = 61,545.62 × 14,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,030.23x = 906,887,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,887,019.82/41,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.90

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