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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,116.76, 61,638.12 and 14,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,116.76, 61,638.12 and 14,803 is: 22,191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,116.76 : 61,638.12 = 14,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,116.76/61,638.12 = 14,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,116.76x = 61,638.12 × 14,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,116.76x = 912,429,090.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,429,090.36/41,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,191.17

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