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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,238.59, 61,857.86 and 14,943.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,238.59, 61,857.86 and 14,943.29 is: 22,414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,238.59 : 61,857.86 = 14,943.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,238.59/61,857.86 = 14,943.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,238.59x = 61,857.86 × 14,943.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,238.59x = 924,359,556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,359,556.75/41,238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,414.92

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