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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,382.26, 62,073.51 and 15,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,382.26, 62,073.51 and 15,086.96 is: 22,630.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,382.26 : 62,073.51 = 15,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,382.26/62,073.51 = 15,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,382.26x = 62,073.51 × 15,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,382.26x = 936,500,562.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,500,562.43/41,382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,630.48

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