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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,276.61, 61,898.76 and 14,612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,276.61, 61,898.76 and 14,612.30 is: 21,912.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,276.61 : 61,898.76 = 14,612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,276.61/61,898.76 = 14,612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,276.61x = 61,898.76 × 14,612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,276.61x = 904,483,132.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,483,132.28/41,276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,912.73

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