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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,342.88, 62,014.36 and 15,047.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,342.88, 62,014.36 and 15,047.84 is: 22,571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,342.88 : 62,014.36 = 15,047.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,342.88/62,014.36 = 15,047.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,342.88x = 62,014.36 × 15,047.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,342.88x = 933,182,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,182,166.98/41,342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,571.77

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