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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,328.18, 61,996.32 and 15,026.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,328.18, 61,996.32 and 15,026.76 is: 22,541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,328.18 : 61,996.32 = 15,026.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,328.18/61,996.32 = 15,026.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,328.18x = 61,996.32 × 15,026.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,328.18x = 931,603,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,603,821.52/41,328.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.61

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