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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,256.96, 61,869.60 and 14,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,256.96, 61,869.60 and 14,955.36 is: 22,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,256.96 : 61,869.60 = 14,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,256.96/61,869.60 = 14,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,256.96x = 61,869.60 × 14,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,256.96x = 925,282,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,282,141.06/41,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.30

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