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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,445, 62,176.68 and 15,149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,445, 62,176.68 and 15,149.16 is: 22,727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,445 : 62,176.68 = 15,149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,445/62,176.68 = 15,149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,445x = 62,176.68 × 15,149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,445x = 941,924,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,924,473.59/41,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,727.10

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