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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,767.38, 62,649.36 and 15,114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,767.38, 62,649.36 and 15,114.01 is: 22,670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,767.38 : 62,649.36 = 15,114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,767.38/62,649.36 = 15,114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,767.38x = 62,649.36 × 15,114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,767.38x = 946,882,840.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,882,840.23/41,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,670.39

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