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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,267.58, 61,905.48 and 14,974.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,267.58, 61,905.48 and 14,974.38 is: 22,463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,267.58 : 61,905.48 = 14,974.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,267.58/61,905.48 = 14,974.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,267.58x = 61,905.48 × 14,974.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,267.58x = 926,996,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,996,181.60/41,267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.06

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