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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,271.58, 61,911.48 and 14,978.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,271.58, 61,911.48 and 14,978.38 is: 22,469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,271.58 : 61,911.48 = 14,978.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,271.58/61,911.48 = 14,978.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,271.58x = 61,911.48 × 14,978.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,271.58x = 927,333,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,333,673.80/41,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.06

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