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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,512.91, 62,257.01 and 15,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,512.91, 62,257.01 and 15,211.40 is: 22,812.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,512.91 : 62,257.01 = 15,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,512.91/62,257.01 = 15,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,512.91x = 62,257.01 × 15,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,512.91x = 947,015,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,015,894.57/41,512.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,812.57

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