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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,240, 61,892.78 and 14,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,240, 61,892.78 and 14,952.24 is: 22,440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,240 : 61,892.78 = 14,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,240/61,892.78 = 14,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,240x = 61,892.78 × 14,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,240x = 925,435,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,435,700.83/41,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.24

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