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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,189.54, 61,789.11 and 14,906.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,189.54, 61,789.11 and 14,906.66 is: 22,361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,189.54 : 61,789.11 = 14,906.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,189.54/61,789.11 = 14,906.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,189.54x = 61,789.11 × 14,906.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,189.54x = 921,069,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,069,254.47/41,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.73

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