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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,431.30, 62,155.95 and 15,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,431.30, 62,155.95 and 15,136 is: 22,707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,431.30 : 62,155.95 = 15,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,431.30/62,155.95 = 15,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,431.30x = 62,155.95 × 15,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,431.30x = 940,792,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,792,459.20/41,431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,707.29

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