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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,462.42, 62,174.16 and 15,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,462.42, 62,174.16 and 15,148.76 is: 22,716.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,462.42 : 62,174.16 = 15,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,462.42/62,174.16 = 15,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,462.42x = 62,174.16 × 15,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,462.42x = 941,861,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,861,117.17/41,462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,716.02

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