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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,233.98, 61,883.76 and 14,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,233.98, 61,883.76 and 14,946.24 is: 22,431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,233.98 : 61,883.76 = 14,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,233.98/61,883.76 = 14,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,233.98x = 61,883.76 × 14,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,233.98x = 924,929,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,929,529.06/41,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.25

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