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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,297.58, 61,955.37 and 15,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,297.58, 61,955.37 and 15,001.50 is: 22,505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,297.58 : 61,955.37 = 15,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,297.58/61,955.37 = 15,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,297.58x = 61,955.37 × 15,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,297.58x = 929,423,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,423,483.06/41,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,505.52

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