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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,317.12, 61,989.72 and 15,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,317.12, 61,989.72 and 15,024 is: 22,541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,317.12 : 61,989.72 = 15,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,317.12/61,989.72 = 15,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,317.12x = 61,989.72 × 15,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,317.12x = 931,333,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,333,553.28/41,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.11

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