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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,283.47, 61,897.87 and 14,988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,283.47, 61,897.87 and 14,988.44 is: 22,472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,283.47 : 61,897.87 = 14,988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,283.47/61,897.87 = 14,988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,283.47x = 61,897.87 × 14,988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,283.47x = 927,752,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,752,684.10/41,283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,472.74

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