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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,272.88, 61,933.90 and 14,979.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,272.88, 61,933.90 and 14,979.66 is: 22,478.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,272.88 : 61,933.90 = 14,979.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,272.88/61,933.90 = 14,979.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,272.88x = 61,933.90 × 14,979.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,272.88x = 927,748,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,748,764.47/41,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,478.41

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