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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,435.55, 62,162.33 and 15,140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,435.55, 62,162.33 and 15,140.25 is: 22,713.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,435.55 : 62,162.33 = 15,140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,435.55/62,162.33 = 15,140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,435.55x = 62,162.33 × 15,140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,435.55x = 941,153,141.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,153,141.08/41,435.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,713.66

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