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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,241.59, 61,862.35 and 14,946.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,241.59, 61,862.35 and 14,946.29 is: 22,419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,241.59 : 61,862.35 = 14,946.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,241.59/61,862.35 = 14,946.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,241.59x = 61,862.35 × 14,946.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,241.59x = 924,612,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,612,623.18/41,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,419.42

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