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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,234.98, 61,885.26 and 14,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,234.98, 61,885.26 and 14,947.24 is: 22,432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,234.98 : 61,885.26 = 14,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,234.98/61,885.26 = 14,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,234.98x = 61,885.26 × 14,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,234.98x = 925,013,833.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,013,833.68/41,234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.75

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