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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.60, 61,881.84 and 14,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.60, 61,881.84 and 14,959.28 is: 22,438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.60 : 61,881.84 = 14,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.60/61,881.84 = 14,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.60x = 61,881.84 × 14,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.60x = 925,707,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,707,771.48/41,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.90

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