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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,446.38, 62,157.21 and 15,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,446.38, 62,157.21 and 15,145.02 is: 22,713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,446.38 : 62,157.21 = 15,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,446.38/62,157.21 = 15,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,446.38x = 62,157.21 × 15,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,446.38x = 941,372,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,372,188.59/41,446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,713.01

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