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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,311.52, 61,966.20 and 15,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,311.52, 61,966.20 and 15,016.76 is: 22,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,311.52 : 61,966.20 = 15,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,311.52/61,966.20 = 15,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,311.52x = 61,966.20 × 15,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,311.52x = 930,531,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,531,553.51/41,311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,524.75

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