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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,277.70, 61,916.55 and 14,983.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,277.70, 61,916.55 and 14,983.30 is: 22,474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,277.70 : 61,916.55 = 14,983.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,277.70/61,916.55 = 14,983.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,277.70x = 61,916.55 × 14,983.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,277.70x = 927,714,243.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,714,243.62/41,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,474.95

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