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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,292.06, 61,943.64 and 15,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,292.06, 61,943.64 and 15,004.32 is: 22,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,292.06 : 61,943.64 = 15,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,292.06/61,943.64 = 15,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,292.06x = 61,943.64 × 15,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,292.06x = 929,422,196.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,422,196.52/41,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,508.50

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