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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.96, 61,882.62 and 14,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.96, 61,882.62 and 14,949.40 is: 22,424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.96 : 61,882.62 = 14,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.96/61,882.62 = 14,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.96x = 61,882.62 × 14,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.96x = 925,108,039.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,108,039.43/41,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.17

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