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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,507.73, 62,239.96 and 14,843.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,507.73, 62,239.96 and 14,843.44 is: 22,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,507.73 : 62,239.96 = 14,843.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,507.73/62,239.96 = 14,843.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,507.73x = 62,239.96 × 14,843.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,507.73x = 923,855,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,855,111.86/41,507.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,257.42

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