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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,239, 61,891.28 and 14,951.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,239, 61,891.28 and 14,951.24 is: 22,438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,239 : 61,891.28 = 14,951.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,239/61,891.28 = 14,951.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,239x = 61,891.28 × 14,951.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,239x = 925,351,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,351,381.19/41,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.74

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