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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,197.54, 61,801.11 and 14,914.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,197.54, 61,801.11 and 14,914.66 is: 22,373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,197.54 : 61,801.11 = 14,914.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,197.54/61,801.11 = 14,914.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,197.54x = 61,801.11 × 14,914.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,197.54x = 921,742,543.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,742,543.27/41,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,373.73

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