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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,149.65, 61,730.97 and 14,860.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,149.65, 61,730.97 and 14,860.83 is: 22,293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,149.65 : 61,730.97 = 14,860.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,149.65/61,730.97 = 14,860.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,149.65x = 61,730.97 × 14,860.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,149.65x = 917,373,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,373,450.91/41,149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,293.59

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