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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,258.97, 61,897.57 and 14,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,258.97, 61,897.57 and 14,965.76 is: 22,451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,258.97 : 61,897.57 = 14,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,258.97/61,897.57 = 14,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,258.97x = 61,897.57 × 14,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,258.97x = 926,344,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,344,294.53/41,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,451.95

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