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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,283.81, 61,906.17 and 15,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,283.81, 61,906.17 and 15,995.16 is: 23,985.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,283.81 : 61,906.17 = 15,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,283.81/61,906.17 = 15,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,283.81x = 61,906.17 × 15,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,283.81x = 990,199,094.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,199,094.14/41,283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,985.17

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