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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,319.46, 61,962.75 and 15,009.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,319.46, 61,962.75 and 15,009.82 is: 22,508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,319.46 : 61,962.75 = 15,009.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,319.46/61,962.75 = 15,009.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,319.46x = 61,962.75 × 15,009.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,319.46x = 930,049,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,049,724.21/41,319.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,508.76

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