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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265.21, 61,897.77 and 14,961.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265.21, 61,897.77 and 14,961.27 is: 22,441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265.21 : 61,897.77 = 14,961.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265.21/61,897.77 = 14,961.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265.21x = 61,897.77 × 14,961.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265.21x = 926,069,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,069,249.37/41,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.89

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