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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,421.76, 62,117.52 and 15,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,421.76, 62,117.52 and 15,118.72 is: 22,672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,421.76 : 62,117.52 = 15,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,421.76/62,117.52 = 15,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,421.76x = 62,117.52 × 15,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,421.76x = 939,137,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,137,391.97/41,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,672.56

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