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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,291.55, 61,942.89 and 15,003.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,291.55, 61,942.89 and 15,003.81 is: 22,507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,291.55 : 61,942.89 = 15,003.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,291.55/61,942.89 = 15,003.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,291.55x = 61,942.89 × 15,003.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,291.55x = 929,379,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,379,352.41/41,291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,507.74

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