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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,432.30, 62,157.45 and 15,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,432.30, 62,157.45 and 15,137 is: 22,708.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,432.30 : 62,157.45 = 15,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,432.30/62,157.45 = 15,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,432.30x = 62,157.45 × 15,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,432.30x = 940,877,320.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,877,320.65/41,432.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.79

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