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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,276.70, 61,915.05 and 14,982.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,276.70, 61,915.05 and 14,982.30 is: 22,473.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,276.70 : 61,915.05 = 14,982.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,276.70/61,915.05 = 14,982.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,276.70x = 61,915.05 × 14,982.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,276.70x = 927,629,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,629,853.62/41,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.45

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