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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,149.84, 61,724.86 and 14,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,149.84, 61,724.86 and 14,873.14 is: 22,309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,149.84 : 61,724.86 = 14,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,149.84/61,724.86 = 14,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,149.84x = 61,724.86 × 14,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,149.84x = 918,042,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,042,484.26/41,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.75

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