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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,270.88, 61,930.91 and 14,977.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,270.88, 61,930.91 and 14,977.67 is: 22,475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,270.88 : 61,930.91 = 14,977.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,270.88/61,930.91 = 14,977.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,270.88x = 61,930.91 × 14,977.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,270.88x = 927,580,636.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,580,636.64/41,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.43

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