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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,421.12, 62,076.32 and 15,101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,421.12, 62,076.32 and 15,101.12 is: 22,631.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,421.12 : 62,076.32 = 15,101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,421.12/62,076.32 = 15,101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,421.12x = 62,076.32 × 15,101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,421.12x = 937,421,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,421,957.48/41,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,631.50

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