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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,435.74, 62,162.61 and 15,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,435.74, 62,162.61 and 15,140.44 is: 22,713.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,435.74 : 62,162.61 = 15,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,435.74/62,162.61 = 15,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,435.74x = 62,162.61 × 15,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,435.74x = 941,169,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,169,111.54/41,435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,713.95

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