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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,354.19, 61,993.77 and 15,040.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,354.19, 61,993.77 and 15,040.33 is: 22,546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,354.19 : 61,993.77 = 15,040.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,354.19/61,993.77 = 15,040.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,354.19x = 61,993.77 × 15,040.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,354.19x = 932,406,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,406,758.74/41,354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,546.85

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