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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,149.84, 61,713.96 and 14,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,149.84, 61,713.96 and 14,849.68 is: 22,270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,149.84 : 61,713.96 = 14,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,149.84/61,713.96 = 14,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,149.84x = 61,713.96 × 14,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,149.84x = 916,432,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,432,557.53/41,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,270.62

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