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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.68, 61,884.99 and 14,605.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.68, 61,884.99 and 14,605.81 is: 21,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.68 : 61,884.99 = 14,605.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.68/61,884.99 = 14,605.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.68x = 61,884.99 × 14,605.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.68x = 903,880,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,880,287.59/41,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.33

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