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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,406.93, 62,104.05 and 15,111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,406.93, 62,104.05 and 15,111.77 is: 22,665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,406.93 : 62,104.05 = 15,111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,406.93/62,104.05 = 15,111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,406.93x = 62,104.05 × 15,111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,406.93x = 938,501,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,501,809.15/41,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.33

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