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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,720.31, 62,593.83 and 15,065.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,720.31, 62,593.83 and 15,065.64 is: 22,603.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,720.31 : 62,593.83 = 15,065.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,720.31/62,593.83 = 15,065.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,720.31x = 62,593.83 × 15,065.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,720.31x = 943,016,109.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,016,109.00/41,720.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,603.29

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