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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,273.20, 61,909.80 and 14,978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,273.20, 61,909.80 and 14,978.80 is: 22,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,273.20 : 61,909.80 = 14,978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,273.20/61,909.80 = 14,978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,273.20x = 61,909.80 × 14,978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,273.20x = 927,334,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,334,512.24/41,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.20

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