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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,214.19, 61,821.33 and 14,912.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,214.19, 61,821.33 and 14,912.77 is: 22,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,214.19 : 61,821.33 = 14,912.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,214.19/61,821.33 = 14,912.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,214.19x = 61,821.33 × 14,912.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,214.19x = 921,927,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,927,275.38/41,214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,369.17

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