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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,156.72, 61,722.20 and 14,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,156.72, 61,722.20 and 14,858 is: 22,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,156.72 : 61,722.20 = 14,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,156.72/61,722.20 = 14,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,156.72x = 61,722.20 × 14,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,156.72x = 917,068,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,068,447.60/41,156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,282.35

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