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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,252.54, 61,889.74 and 14,961.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,252.54, 61,889.74 and 14,961.15 is: 22,445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,252.54 : 61,889.74 = 14,961.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,252.54/61,889.74 = 14,961.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,252.54x = 61,889.74 × 14,961.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,252.54x = 925,941,646.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,941,646.20/41,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,445.69

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