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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,235.98, 61,886.76 and 14,948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,235.98, 61,886.76 and 14,948.24 is: 22,434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,235.98 : 61,886.76 = 14,948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,235.98/61,886.76 = 14,948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,235.98x = 61,886.76 × 14,948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,235.98x = 925,098,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,098,141.30/41,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.25

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