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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,451.93, 62,196.12 and 15,160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,451.93, 62,196.12 and 15,160.59 is: 22,747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,451.93 : 62,196.12 = 15,160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,451.93/62,196.12 = 15,160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,451.93x = 62,196.12 × 15,160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,451.93x = 942,929,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,929,874.91/41,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,747.55

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