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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,277.80, 61,926.12 and 14,982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,277.80, 61,926.12 and 14,982.54 is: 22,477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,277.80 : 61,926.12 = 14,982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,277.80/61,926.12 = 14,982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,277.80x = 61,926.12 × 14,982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,277.80x = 927,810,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,810,337.72/41,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,477.22

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