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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,189.18, 61,793.23 and 14,893.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,189.18, 61,793.23 and 14,893.93 is: 22,344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,189.18 : 61,793.23 = 14,893.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,189.18/61,793.23 = 14,893.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,189.18x = 61,793.23 × 14,893.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,189.18x = 920,343,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,343,762.44/41,189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,344.31

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