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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,270.68, 61,906.12 and 14,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,270.68, 61,906.12 and 14,975.44 is: 22,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,270.68 : 61,906.12 = 14,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,270.68/61,906.12 = 14,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,270.68x = 61,906.12 × 14,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,270.68x = 927,071,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,071,385.69/41,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.20

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