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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,198.70, 61,798.05 and 14,904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,198.70, 61,798.05 and 14,904.30 is: 22,356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,198.70 : 61,798.05 = 14,904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,198.70/61,798.05 = 14,904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,198.70x = 61,798.05 × 14,904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,198.70x = 921,056,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,056,676.62/41,198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.45

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