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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,246.60, 61,869.84 and 14,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,246.60, 61,869.84 and 14,951.28 is: 22,426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,246.60 : 61,869.84 = 14,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,246.60/61,869.84 = 14,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,246.60x = 61,869.84 × 14,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,246.60x = 925,033,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,033,301.40/41,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,426.90

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