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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,146.28, 61,724.36 and 14,486.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,146.28, 61,724.36 and 14,486.74 is: 21,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,146.28 : 61,724.36 = 14,486.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,146.28/61,724.36 = 14,486.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,146.28x = 61,724.36 × 14,486.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,146.28x = 894,184,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,184,754.99/41,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,731.85

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