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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,229.98, 61,844.82 and 14,928.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,229.98, 61,844.82 and 14,928.57 is: 22,392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,229.98 : 61,844.82 = 14,928.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,229.98/61,844.82 = 14,928.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,229.98x = 61,844.82 × 14,928.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,229.98x = 923,254,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,254,668.53/41,229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,392.80

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