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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,270.60, 61,905.90 and 14,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,270.60, 61,905.90 and 14,976.20 is: 22,464.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,270.60 : 61,905.90 = 14,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,270.60/61,905.90 = 14,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,270.60x = 61,905.90 × 14,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,270.60x = 927,115,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,115,139.58/41,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.30

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