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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,237.67, 61,856.34 and 14,936.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,237.67, 61,856.34 and 14,936.25 is: 22,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,237.67 : 61,856.34 = 14,936.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,237.67/61,856.34 = 14,936.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,237.67x = 61,856.34 × 14,936.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,237.67x = 923,901,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,901,758.33/41,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,404.32

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