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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,253.09, 61,879.60 and 14,957.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,253.09, 61,879.60 and 14,957.79 is: 22,436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,253.09 : 61,879.60 = 14,957.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,253.09/61,879.60 = 14,957.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,253.09x = 61,879.60 × 14,957.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,253.09x = 925,582,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,582,062.08/41,253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,436.67

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