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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,235.66, 61,853.55 and 14,942.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,235.66, 61,853.55 and 14,942.46 is: 22,413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,235.66 : 61,853.55 = 14,942.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,235.66/61,853.55 = 14,942.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,235.66x = 61,853.55 × 14,942.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,235.66x = 924,244,196.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,244,196.73/41,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.71

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