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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265.97, 61,908.09 and 14,972.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265.97, 61,908.09 and 14,972.79 is: 22,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265.97 : 61,908.09 = 14,972.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265.97/61,908.09 = 14,972.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265.97x = 61,908.09 × 14,972.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265.97x = 926,936,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,936,830.87/41,265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.50

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