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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,317.98, 61,985.18 and 15,019.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,317.98, 61,985.18 and 15,019.31 is: 22,531.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,317.98 : 61,985.18 = 15,019.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,317.98/61,985.18 = 15,019.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,317.98x = 61,985.18 × 15,019.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,317.98x = 930,974,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,974,248.80/41,317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,531.94

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