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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,741.11, 62,595.87 and 15,080.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,741.11, 62,595.87 and 15,080.06 is: 22,614.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,741.11 : 62,595.87 = 15,080.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,741.11/62,595.87 = 15,080.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,741.11x = 62,595.87 × 15,080.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,741.11x = 943,949,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,949,475.35/41,741.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,614.38

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