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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,177.68, 61,766.48 and 14,882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,177.68, 61,766.48 and 14,882.32 is: 22,323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,177.68 : 61,766.48 = 14,882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,177.68/61,766.48 = 14,882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,177.68x = 61,766.48 × 14,882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,177.68x = 919,228,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,228,520.63/41,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,323.47

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