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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,431.77, 62,113.50 and 15,119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,431.77, 62,113.50 and 15,119.73 is: 22,667.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,431.77 : 62,113.50 = 15,119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,431.77/62,113.50 = 15,119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,431.77x = 62,113.50 × 15,119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,431.77x = 939,139,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,139,349.36/41,431.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.13

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