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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,227.70, 61,841.55 and 14,933.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,227.70, 61,841.55 and 14,933.30 is: 22,399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,227.70 : 61,841.55 = 14,933.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,227.70/61,841.55 = 14,933.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,227.70x = 61,841.55 × 14,933.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,227.70x = 923,498,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,498,418.62/41,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,399.95

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