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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,235.93, 61,853.96 and 14,934.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,235.93, 61,853.96 and 14,934.51 is: 22,401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,235.93 : 61,853.96 = 14,934.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,235.93/61,853.96 = 14,934.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,235.93x = 61,853.96 × 14,934.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,235.93x = 923,758,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,758,509.49/41,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,401.79

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