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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.60, 61,889.34 and 14,964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.60, 61,889.34 and 14,964.28 is: 22,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.60 : 61,889.34 = 14,964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.60/61,889.34 = 14,964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.60x = 61,889.34 × 14,964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.60x = 926,129,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,129,412.78/41,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,446.40

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