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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,233.42, 61,849.97 and 14,932.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,233.42, 61,849.97 and 14,932.01 is: 22,397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,233.42 : 61,849.97 = 14,932.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,233.42/61,849.97 = 14,932.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,233.42x = 61,849.97 × 14,932.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,233.42x = 923,544,370.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,544,370.54/41,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,397.96

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