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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,515.59, 62,268.77 and 14,860.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,515.59, 62,268.77 and 14,860.53 is: 22,289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,515.59 : 62,268.77 = 14,860.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,515.59/62,268.77 = 14,860.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,515.59x = 62,268.77 × 14,860.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,515.59x = 925,346,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,346,850.35/41,515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.14

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