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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,236.93, 61,855.46 and 14,935.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,236.93, 61,855.46 and 14,935.51 is: 22,403.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,236.93 : 61,855.46 = 14,935.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,236.93/61,855.46 = 14,935.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,236.93x = 61,855.46 × 14,935.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,236.93x = 923,842,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,842,841.38/41,236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,403.29

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