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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,263.71, 61,895.52 and 14,959.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,263.71, 61,895.52 and 14,959.77 is: 22,439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,263.71 : 61,895.52 = 14,959.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,263.71/61,895.52 = 14,959.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,263.71x = 61,895.52 × 14,959.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,263.71x = 925,942,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,942,743.23/41,263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.64

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