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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265.91, 61,887.43 and 14,608.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265.91, 61,887.43 and 14,608.38 is: 21,908.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265.91 : 61,887.43 = 14,608.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265.91/61,887.43 = 14,608.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265.91x = 61,887.43 × 14,608.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265.91x = 904,075,262.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,075,262.83/41,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,908.53

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