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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,349.51, 61,987.32 and 15,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,349.51, 61,987.32 and 15,035.72 is: 22,540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,349.51 : 61,987.32 = 15,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,349.51/61,987.32 = 15,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,349.51x = 61,987.32 × 15,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,349.51x = 932,023,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,023,677.13/41,349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.14

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