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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,458.54, 62,188.08 and 15,152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,458.54, 62,188.08 and 15,152.98 is: 22,729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,458.54 : 62,188.08 = 15,152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,458.54/62,188.08 = 15,152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,458.54x = 62,188.08 × 15,152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,458.54x = 942,334,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,334,732.48/41,458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.57

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