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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,173.65, 61,742.25 and 14,878.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,173.65, 61,742.25 and 14,878.62 is: 22,311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,173.65 : 61,742.25 = 14,878.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,173.65/61,742.25 = 14,878.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,173.65x = 61,742.25 × 14,878.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,173.65x = 918,639,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,639,475.70/41,173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,311.34

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