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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,271.27, 61,916.09 and 14,975.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,271.27, 61,916.09 and 14,975.43 is: 22,466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,271.27 : 61,916.09 = 14,975.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,271.27/61,916.09 = 14,975.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,271.27x = 61,916.09 × 14,975.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,271.27x = 927,219,996.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,219,996.79/41,271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.48

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