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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,092.11, 61,638.57 and 14,778.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,092.11, 61,638.57 and 14,778.45 is: 22,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,092.11 : 61,638.57 = 14,778.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,092.11/61,638.57 = 14,778.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,092.11x = 61,638.57 × 14,778.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,092.11x = 910,922,524.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,922,524.82/41,092.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,167.82

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