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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.16, 61,899.12 and 14,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.16, 61,899.12 and 14,970.80 is: 22,456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.16 : 61,899.12 = 14,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.16/61,899.12 = 14,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.16x = 61,899.12 × 14,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.16x = 926,679,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,679,345.70/41,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,456.16

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