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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,228.70, 61,843.05 and 14,934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,228.70, 61,843.05 and 14,934.30 is: 22,401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,228.70 : 61,843.05 = 14,934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,228.70/61,843.05 = 14,934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,228.70x = 61,843.05 × 14,934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,228.70x = 923,582,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,582,661.62/41,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,401.45

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