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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,247.20, 61,870.80 and 14,952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,247.20, 61,870.80 and 14,952.80 is: 22,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,247.20 : 61,870.80 = 14,952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,247.20/61,870.80 = 14,952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,247.20x = 61,870.80 × 14,952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,247.20x = 925,141,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,141,698.24/41,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,429.20

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