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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,292.56, 61,944.39 and 15,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,292.56, 61,944.39 and 15,004.82 is: 22,509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,292.56 : 61,944.39 = 15,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,292.56/61,944.39 = 15,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,292.56x = 61,944.39 × 15,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,292.56x = 929,464,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,464,112.24/41,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,509.24

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