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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265.59, 61,902.47 and 14,972.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265.59, 61,902.47 and 14,972.38 is: 22,460.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265.59 : 61,902.47 = 14,972.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265.59/61,902.47 = 14,972.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265.59x = 61,902.47 × 14,972.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265.59x = 926,827,186.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,827,186.45/41,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,460.05

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