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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,280.03, 61,929.77 and 14,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,280.03, 61,929.77 and 14,985 is: 22,481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,280.03 : 61,929.77 = 14,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,280.03/61,929.77 = 14,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,280.03x = 61,929.77 × 14,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,280.03x = 928,017,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,017,528.53/41,280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,481.03

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