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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,767.33, 62,654.96 and 15,120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,767.33, 62,654.96 and 15,120.04 is: 22,681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,767.33 : 62,654.96 = 15,120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,767.33/62,654.96 = 15,120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,767.33x = 62,654.96 × 15,120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,767.33x = 947,345,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,345,501.40/41,767.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.50

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