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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,270.27, 61,914.59 and 14,974.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,270.27, 61,914.59 and 14,974.43 is: 22,464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,270.27 : 61,914.59 = 14,974.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,270.27/61,914.59 = 14,974.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,270.27x = 61,914.59 × 14,974.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,270.27x = 927,135,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,135,619.06/41,270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.98

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