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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,376.76, 62,050.02 and 15,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,376.76, 62,050.02 and 15,073.72 is: 22,605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,376.76 : 62,050.02 = 15,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,376.76/62,050.02 = 15,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,376.76x = 62,050.02 × 15,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,376.76x = 935,324,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,324,627.47/41,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,605.07

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