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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,430.55, 62,154.83 and 15,135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,430.55, 62,154.83 and 15,135.25 is: 22,706.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,430.55 : 62,154.83 = 15,135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,430.55/62,154.83 = 15,135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,430.55x = 62,154.83 × 15,135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,430.55x = 940,728,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,728,815.08/41,430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,706.16

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