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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.60, 61,902.90 and 14,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.60, 61,902.90 and 14,974.20 is: 22,461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.60 : 61,902.90 = 14,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.60/61,902.90 = 14,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.60x = 61,902.90 × 14,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.60x = 926,946,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,946,405.18/41,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,461.30

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