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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,264.40, 61,920.90 and 14,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,264.40, 61,920.90 and 14,971.80 is: 22,466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,264.40 : 61,920.90 = 14,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,264.40/61,920.90 = 14,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,264.40x = 61,920.90 × 14,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,264.40x = 927,067,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,067,330.62/41,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.52

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