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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,691.21, 62,537.73 and 15,039.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,691.21, 62,537.73 and 15,039.33 is: 22,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,691.21 : 62,537.73 = 15,039.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,691.21/62,537.73 = 15,039.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,691.21x = 62,537.73 × 15,039.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,691.21x = 940,525,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,525,246.23/41,691.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,559.32

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