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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,441.55, 62,171.34 and 15,146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,441.55, 62,171.34 and 15,146.25 is: 22,722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,441.55 : 62,171.34 = 15,146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,441.55/62,171.34 = 15,146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,441.55x = 62,171.34 × 15,146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,441.55x = 941,662,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,662,658.48/41,441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,722.67

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