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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,766.83, 62,654.21 and 15,119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,766.83, 62,654.21 and 15,119.54 is: 22,680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,766.83 : 62,654.21 = 15,119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,766.83/62,654.21 = 15,119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,766.83x = 62,654.21 × 15,119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,766.83x = 947,302,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,302,758.67/41,766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.74

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