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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,244.67, 61,867 and 14,940.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,244.67, 61,867 and 14,940.73 is: 22,411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,244.67 : 61,867 = 14,940.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,244.67/61,867 = 14,940.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,244.67x = 61,867 × 14,940.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,244.67x = 924,338,142.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,338,142.91/41,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,411.09

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