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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,407.79, 62,112.70 and 15,112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,407.79, 62,112.70 and 15,112.53 is: 22,669.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,407.79 : 62,112.70 = 15,112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,407.79/62,112.70 = 15,112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,407.79x = 62,112.70 × 15,112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,407.79x = 938,679,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,679,731.57/41,407.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.16

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