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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,277.12, 61,942.44 and 14,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,277.12, 61,942.44 and 14,979.60 is: 22,479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,277.12 : 61,942.44 = 14,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,277.12/61,942.44 = 14,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,277.12x = 61,942.44 × 14,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,277.12x = 927,872,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,872,974.22/41,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,479.11

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