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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,720.29, 62,573.51 and 15,061.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,720.29, 62,573.51 and 15,061.17 is: 22,589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,720.29 : 62,573.51 = 15,061.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,720.29/62,573.51 = 15,061.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,720.29x = 62,573.51 × 15,061.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,720.29x = 942,430,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,430,018.13/41,720.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,589.25

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