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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,449.28, 62,161.58 and 15,147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,449.28, 62,161.58 and 15,147.88 is: 22,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,449.28 : 62,161.58 = 15,147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,449.28/62,161.58 = 15,147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,449.28x = 62,161.58 × 15,147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,449.28x = 941,616,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,616,036.92/41,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,717.31

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