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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,275.88, 61,938.42 and 14,982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,275.88, 61,938.42 and 14,982.68 is: 22,482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,275.88 : 61,938.42 = 14,982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,275.88/61,938.42 = 14,982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,275.88x = 61,938.42 × 14,982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,275.88x = 928,003,526.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,003,526.57/41,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,482.95

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