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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,331.20, 61,996.80 and 15,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,331.20, 61,996.80 and 15,036.80 is: 22,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,331.20 : 61,996.80 = 15,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,331.20/61,996.80 = 15,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,331.20x = 61,996.80 × 15,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,331.20x = 932,233,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,233,482.24/41,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,555.20

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