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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,264.94, 61,897.51 and 14,969.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,264.94, 61,897.51 and 14,969.71 is: 22,454.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,264.94 : 61,897.51 = 14,969.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,264.94/61,897.51 = 14,969.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,264.94x = 61,897.51 × 14,969.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,264.94x = 926,587,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,587,464.93/41,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,454.59

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