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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,177.70, 61,766.55 and 14,883.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,177.70, 61,766.55 and 14,883.30 is: 22,324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,177.70 : 61,766.55 = 14,883.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,177.70/61,766.55 = 14,883.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,177.70x = 61,766.55 × 14,883.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,177.70x = 919,290,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,290,093.62/41,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,324.95

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