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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,083.61, 61,632.23 and 14,422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,083.61, 61,632.23 and 14,422.68 is: 21,636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,083.61 : 61,632.23 = 14,422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,083.61/61,632.23 = 14,422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,083.61x = 61,632.23 × 14,422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,083.61x = 888,901,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,901,858.86/41,083.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,636.41

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