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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.97, 61,899.07 and 14,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.97, 61,899.07 and 14,966.76 is: 22,453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.97 : 61,899.07 = 14,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.97/61,899.07 = 14,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.97x = 61,899.07 × 14,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.97x = 926,428,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,428,524.91/41,259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,453.45

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