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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,281.12, 61,918.44 and 14,991.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,281.12, 61,918.44 and 14,991.76 is: 22,486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,281.12 : 61,918.44 = 14,991.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,281.12/61,918.44 = 14,991.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,281.12x = 61,918.44 × 14,991.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,281.12x = 928,266,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,266,392.05/41,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,486.46

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