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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,199.70, 61,799.55 and 14,905.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,199.70, 61,799.55 and 14,905.30 is: 22,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,199.70 : 61,799.55 = 14,905.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,199.70/61,799.55 = 14,905.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,199.70x = 61,799.55 × 14,905.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,199.70x = 921,140,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,140,832.62/41,199.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,357.95

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