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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,223.06, 61,861.32 and 14,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,223.06, 61,861.32 and 14,925.60 is: 22,398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,223.06 : 61,861.32 = 14,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,223.06/61,861.32 = 14,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,223.06x = 61,861.32 × 14,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,223.06x = 923,317,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,317,317.79/41,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,398.08

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