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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,819.16, 62,712.38 and 15,158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,819.16, 62,712.38 and 15,158.82 is: 22,732.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,819.16 : 62,712.38 = 15,158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,819.16/62,712.38 = 15,158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,819.16x = 62,712.38 × 15,158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,819.16x = 950,645,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,645,604.40/41,819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.30

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