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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,140.04, 61,709.99 and 14,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,140.04, 61,709.99 and 14,844.74 is: 22,267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,140.04 : 61,709.99 = 14,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,140.04/61,709.99 = 14,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,140.04x = 61,709.99 × 14,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,140.04x = 916,068,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,068,374.18/41,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,267.08

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