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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,421.47, 62,094.94 and 15,107.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,421.47, 62,094.94 and 15,107.81 is: 22,648.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,421.47 : 62,094.94 = 15,107.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,421.47/62,094.94 = 15,107.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,421.47x = 62,094.94 × 15,107.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,421.47x = 938,118,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,118,555.48/41,421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,648.12

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