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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.60, 61,927.49 and 14,975.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.60, 61,927.49 and 14,975.39 is: 22,472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.60 : 61,927.49 = 14,975.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.60/61,927.49 = 14,975.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.60x = 61,927.49 × 14,975.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.60x = 927,388,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,388,314.47/41,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,472.01

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