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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,098.59, 61,651.53 and 14,803.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,098.59, 61,651.53 and 14,803.56 is: 22,206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,098.59 : 61,651.53 = 14,803.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,098.59/61,651.53 = 14,803.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,098.59x = 61,651.53 × 14,803.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,098.59x = 912,662,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,662,123.45/41,098.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,206.65

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