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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,141.62, 61,699.66 and 14,842.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,141.62, 61,699.66 and 14,842.93 is: 22,259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,141.62 : 61,699.66 = 14,842.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,141.62/61,699.66 = 14,842.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,141.62x = 61,699.66 × 14,842.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,141.62x = 915,803,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,803,734.40/41,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.79

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