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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.96, 61,890.12 and 14,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.96, 61,890.12 and 14,954.40 is: 22,431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.96 : 61,890.12 = 14,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.96/61,890.12 = 14,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.96x = 61,890.12 × 14,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.96x = 925,529,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,529,610.53/41,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.67

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