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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,242.67, 61,864 and 14,938.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,242.67, 61,864 and 14,938.73 is: 22,408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,242.67 : 61,864 = 14,938.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,242.67/61,864 = 14,938.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,242.67x = 61,864 × 14,938.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,242.67x = 924,169,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,169,592.72/41,242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,408.09

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