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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,144.63, 61,679.97 and 14,843.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,144.63, 61,679.97 and 14,843.21 is: 22,251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,144.63 : 61,679.97 = 14,843.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,144.63/61,679.97 = 14,843.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,144.63x = 61,679.97 × 14,843.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,144.63x = 915,528,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,528,439.10/41,144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,251.47

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