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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,230.55, 61,845.66 and 14,929.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,230.55, 61,845.66 and 14,929.13 is: 22,393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,230.55 : 61,845.66 = 14,929.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,230.55/61,845.66 = 14,929.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,230.55x = 61,845.66 × 14,929.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,230.55x = 923,302,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,302,052.69/41,230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.64

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