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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,256.60, 61,884.84 and 14,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,256.60, 61,884.84 and 14,961.28 is: 22,441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,256.60 : 61,884.84 = 14,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,256.60/61,884.84 = 14,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,256.60x = 61,884.84 × 14,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,256.60x = 925,876,419.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,876,419.00/41,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.90

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