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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,304.20, 61,939.89 and 14,994.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,304.20, 61,939.89 and 14,994.59 is: 22,485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,304.20 : 61,939.89 = 14,994.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,304.20/61,939.89 = 14,994.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,304.20x = 61,939.89 × 14,994.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,304.20x = 928,762,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,762,945.50/41,304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,485.92

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