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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,183.28, 61,782.21 and 14,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,183.28, 61,782.21 and 14,924.70 is: 22,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,183.28 : 61,782.21 = 14,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,183.28/61,782.21 = 14,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,183.28x = 61,782.21 × 14,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,183.28x = 922,080,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,080,949.59/41,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.69

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