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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,231.92, 61,847.72 and 14,930.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,231.92, 61,847.72 and 14,930.51 is: 22,395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,231.92 : 61,847.72 = 14,930.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,231.92/61,847.72 = 14,930.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,231.92x = 61,847.72 × 14,930.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,231.92x = 923,418,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,418,001.94/41,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,395.71

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