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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265.40, 61,922.40 and 14,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265.40, 61,922.40 and 14,972.80 is: 22,468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265.40 : 61,922.40 = 14,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265.40/61,922.40 = 14,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265.40x = 61,922.40 × 14,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265.40x = 927,151,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,151,710.72/41,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.02

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