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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,145.94, 61,706.14 and 14,847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,145.94, 61,706.14 and 14,847.26 is: 22,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,145.94 : 61,706.14 = 14,847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,145.94/61,706.14 = 14,847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,145.94x = 61,706.14 × 14,847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,145.94x = 916,167,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,167,104.18/41,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.28

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