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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,240.67, 61,861 and 14,936.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,240.67, 61,861 and 14,936.73 is: 22,405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,240.67 : 61,861 = 14,936.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,240.67/61,861 = 14,936.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,240.67x = 61,861 × 14,936.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,240.67x = 924,001,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,001,054.53/41,240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,405.09

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