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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,269.08, 61,907.74 and 14,975.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,269.08, 61,907.74 and 14,975.88 is: 22,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,269.08 : 61,907.74 = 14,975.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,269.08/61,907.74 = 14,975.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,269.08x = 61,907.74 × 14,975.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,269.08x = 927,122,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,122,885.31/41,269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.32

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