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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,406.79, 62,111.20 and 15,111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,406.79, 62,111.20 and 15,111.53 is: 22,667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,406.79 : 62,111.20 = 15,111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,406.79/62,111.20 = 15,111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,406.79x = 62,111.20 × 15,111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,406.79x = 938,594,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,594,913.80/41,406.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.66

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