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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,251.68, 61,851.60 and 14,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,251.68, 61,851.60 and 14,955.84 is: 22,424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,251.68 : 61,851.60 = 14,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,251.68/61,851.60 = 14,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,251.68x = 61,851.60 × 14,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,251.68x = 925,042,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,042,633.34/41,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.36

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