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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,199.96, 61,808.94 and 14,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,199.96, 61,808.94 and 14,901.96 is: 22,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,199.96 : 61,808.94 = 14,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,199.96/61,808.94 = 14,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,199.96x = 61,808.94 × 14,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,199.96x = 921,074,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,074,351.52/41,199.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.20

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