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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,357.79, 61,998.21 and 15,056.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,357.79, 61,998.21 and 15,056.55 is: 22,570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,357.79 : 61,998.21 = 15,056.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,357.79/61,998.21 = 15,056.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,357.79x = 61,998.21 × 15,056.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,357.79x = 933,479,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,479,148.78/41,357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,570.82

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