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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,187.75, 61,744.95 and 14,886.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,187.75, 61,744.95 and 14,886.65 is: 22,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,187.75 : 61,744.95 = 14,886.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,187.75/61,744.95 = 14,886.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,187.75x = 61,744.95 × 14,886.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,187.75x = 919,175,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,175,151.19/41,187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.71

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