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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,249.70, 61,874.55 and 14,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,249.70, 61,874.55 and 14,955.30 is: 22,432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,249.70 : 61,874.55 = 14,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,249.70/61,874.55 = 14,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,249.70x = 61,874.55 × 14,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,249.70x = 925,352,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,352,457.62/41,249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.95

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