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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,436.05, 62,163.08 and 15,140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,436.05, 62,163.08 and 15,140.75 is: 22,714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,436.05 : 62,163.08 = 15,140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,436.05/62,163.08 = 15,140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,436.05x = 62,163.08 × 15,140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,436.05x = 941,195,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,195,577.81/41,436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,714.41

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