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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,486.52, 62,246.88 and 14,836.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,486.52, 62,246.88 and 14,836.14 is: 22,260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,486.52 : 62,246.88 = 14,836.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,486.52/62,246.88 = 14,836.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,486.52x = 62,246.88 × 14,836.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,486.52x = 923,503,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,503,426.24/41,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,260.33

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