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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,476.98, 62,196.02 and 15,163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,476.98, 62,196.02 and 15,163.32 is: 22,737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,476.98 : 62,196.02 = 15,163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,476.98/62,196.02 = 15,163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,476.98x = 62,196.02 × 15,163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,476.98x = 943,098,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,098,153.99/41,476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,737.87

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