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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,137.61, 61,706.43 and 14,841.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,137.61, 61,706.43 and 14,841.98 is: 22,262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,137.61 : 61,706.43 = 14,841.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,137.61/61,706.43 = 14,841.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,137.61x = 61,706.43 × 14,841.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,137.61x = 915,845,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,845,599.93/41,137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,262.98

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