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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,439.52, 62,158.44 and 15,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,439.52, 62,158.44 and 15,137.20 is: 22,705.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,439.52 : 62,158.44 = 15,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,439.52/62,158.44 = 15,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,439.52x = 62,158.44 × 15,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,439.52x = 940,904,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,904,737.97/41,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.49

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