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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,272.14, 61,907.67 and 14,976.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,272.14, 61,907.67 and 14,976.84 is: 22,465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,272.14 : 61,907.67 = 14,976.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,272.14/61,907.67 = 14,976.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,272.14x = 61,907.67 × 14,976.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,272.14x = 927,181,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,181,268.36/41,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.06

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