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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,197.55, 61,780.34 and 14,174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,197.55, 61,780.34 and 14,174.76 is: 21,256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,197.55 : 61,780.34 = 14,174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,197.55/61,780.34 = 14,174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,197.55x = 61,780.34 × 14,174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,197.55x = 875,721,527.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,721,527.66/41,197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.64

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