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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,131.46, 61,669.64 and 14,832.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,131.46, 61,669.64 and 14,832.66 is: 22,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,131.46 : 61,669.64 = 14,832.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,131.46/61,669.64 = 14,832.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,131.46x = 61,669.64 × 14,832.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,131.46x = 914,724,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,724,802.44/41,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,239.06

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