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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,246.67, 61,870 and 14,942.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,246.67, 61,870 and 14,942.73 is: 22,414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,246.67 : 61,870 = 14,942.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,246.67/61,870 = 14,942.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,246.67x = 61,870 × 14,942.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,246.67x = 924,506,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,506,705.10/41,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,414.09

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