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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,180.58, 61,770.96 and 14,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,180.58, 61,770.96 and 14,885.28 is: 22,327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,180.58 : 61,770.96 = 14,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,180.58/61,770.96 = 14,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,180.58x = 61,770.96 × 14,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,180.58x = 919,478,035.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,478,035.47/41,180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.95

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