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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,506.73, 62,238.46 and 14,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,506.73, 62,238.46 and 14,842.44 is: 22,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,506.73 : 62,238.46 = 14,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,506.73/62,238.46 = 14,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,506.73x = 62,238.46 × 14,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,506.73x = 923,770,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,770,259.94/41,506.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,255.92

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