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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,578.78, 62,339.70 and 14,924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,578.78, 62,339.70 and 14,924.18 is: 22,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,578.78 : 62,339.70 = 14,924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,578.78/62,339.70 = 14,924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,578.78x = 62,339.70 × 14,924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,578.78x = 930,368,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,368,903.95/41,578.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,376.05

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