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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,257.63, 61,886.31 and 14,962.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,257.63, 61,886.31 and 14,962.33 is: 22,443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,257.63 : 61,886.31 = 14,962.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,257.63/61,886.31 = 14,962.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,257.63x = 61,886.31 × 14,962.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,257.63x = 925,963,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,963,392.70/41,257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,443.45

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