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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,264.97, 61,906.59 and 14,971.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,264.97, 61,906.59 and 14,971.79 is: 22,460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,264.97 : 61,906.59 = 14,971.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,264.97/61,906.59 = 14,971.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,264.97x = 61,906.59 × 14,971.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,264.97x = 926,852,155.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,852,155.56/41,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,460.99

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