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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,240.59, 61,860.85 and 14,945.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,240.59, 61,860.85 and 14,945.29 is: 22,417.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,240.59 : 61,860.85 = 14,945.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,240.59/61,860.85 = 14,945.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,240.59x = 61,860.85 × 14,945.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,240.59x = 924,528,342.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,528,342.90/41,240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,417.92

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