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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,230.98, 61,879.26 and 14,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,230.98, 61,879.26 and 14,943.24 is: 22,426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,230.98 : 61,879.26 = 14,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,230.98/61,879.26 = 14,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,230.98x = 61,879.26 × 14,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,230.98x = 924,676,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,676,633.20/41,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,426.74

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