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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,477.66, 62,222.76 and 15,176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,477.66, 62,222.76 and 15,176.15 is: 22,766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,477.66 : 62,222.76 = 15,176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,477.66/62,222.76 = 15,176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,477.66x = 62,222.76 × 15,176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,477.66x = 944,301,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,301,939.17/41,477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,766.52

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