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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.09, 61,906.23 and 14,974.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.09, 61,906.23 and 14,974.89 is: 22,463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.09 : 61,906.23 = 14,974.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.09/61,906.23 = 14,974.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.09x = 61,906.23 × 14,974.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.09x = 927,038,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,038,984.56/41,268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.82

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