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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,416.61, 62,125.93 and 15,121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,416.61, 62,125.93 and 15,121.38 is: 22,682.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,416.61 : 62,125.93 = 15,121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,416.61/62,125.93 = 15,121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,416.61x = 62,125.93 × 15,121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,416.61x = 939,429,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,429,795.38/41,416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.44

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