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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,264.37, 61,858.34 and 14,962.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,264.37, 61,858.34 and 14,962.05 is: 22,429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,264.37 : 61,858.34 = 14,962.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,264.37/61,858.34 = 14,962.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,264.37x = 61,858.34 × 14,962.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,264.37x = 925,527,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,527,501.19/41,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,429.22

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