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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,275.16, 61,912.62 and 14,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,275.16, 61,912.62 and 14,979.80 is: 22,469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,275.16 : 61,912.62 = 14,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,275.16/61,912.62 = 14,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,275.16x = 61,912.62 × 14,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,275.16x = 927,438,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,438,665.08/41,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.66

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