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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,245.67, 61,868.50 and 14,941.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,245.67, 61,868.50 and 14,941.73 is: 22,412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,245.67 : 61,868.50 = 14,941.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,245.67/61,868.50 = 14,941.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,245.67x = 61,868.50 × 14,941.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,245.67x = 924,422,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,422,422.51/41,245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,412.59

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