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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,256.63, 61,884.81 and 14,961.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,256.63, 61,884.81 and 14,961.33 is: 22,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,256.63 : 61,884.81 = 14,961.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,256.63/61,884.81 = 14,961.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,256.63x = 61,884.81 × 14,961.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,256.63x = 925,879,064.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,879,064.40/41,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.95

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