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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,264.71, 61,897.02 and 14,960.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,264.71, 61,897.02 and 14,960.77 is: 22,441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,264.71 : 61,897.02 = 14,960.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,264.71/61,897.02 = 14,960.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,264.71x = 61,897.02 × 14,960.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,264.71x = 926,027,079.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,027,079.91/41,264.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.14

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