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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,282.79, 61,948.86 and 14,989.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,282.79, 61,948.86 and 14,989.56 is: 22,493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,282.79 : 61,948.86 = 14,989.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,282.79/61,948.86 = 14,989.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,282.79x = 61,948.86 × 14,989.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,282.79x = 928,586,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,586,153.90/41,282.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,493.30

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