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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,145.96, 61,706.12 and 14,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,145.96, 61,706.12 and 14,847.28 is: 22,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,145.96 : 61,706.12 = 14,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,145.96/61,706.12 = 14,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,145.96x = 61,706.12 × 14,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,145.96x = 916,168,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,168,041.35/41,145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.29

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