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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,741.36, 62,615.90 and 15,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,741.36, 62,615.90 and 15,094 is: 22,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,741.36 : 62,615.90 = 15,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,741.36/62,615.90 = 15,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,741.36x = 62,615.90 × 15,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,741.36x = 945,124,394.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,124,394.60/41,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,642.40

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