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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265.72, 61,907.72 and 14,972.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265.72, 61,907.72 and 14,972.54 is: 22,462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265.72 : 61,907.72 = 14,972.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265.72/61,907.72 = 14,972.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265.72x = 61,907.72 × 14,972.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265.72x = 926,915,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,915,429.61/41,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.12

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