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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,239.59, 61,859.35 and 14,944.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,239.59, 61,859.35 and 14,944.29 is: 22,416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,239.59 : 61,859.35 = 14,944.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,239.59/61,859.35 = 14,944.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,239.59x = 61,859.35 × 14,944.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,239.59x = 924,444,065.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,444,065.61/41,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,416.42

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