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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,411.70, 62,117.55 and 15,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,411.70, 62,117.55 and 15,117.30 is: 22,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,411.70 : 62,117.55 = 15,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,411.70/62,117.55 = 15,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,411.70x = 62,117.55 × 15,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,411.70x = 939,049,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,049,638.62/41,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,675.95

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