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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,478.72, 62,224.92 and 15,220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,478.72, 62,224.92 and 15,220.32 is: 22,832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,478.72 : 62,224.92 = 15,220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,478.72/62,224.92 = 15,220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,478.72x = 62,224.92 × 15,220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,478.72x = 947,083,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,083,194.37/41,478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.99

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