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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,487.72, 62,238.42 and 15,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,487.72, 62,238.42 and 15,229.32 is: 22,846.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,487.72 : 62,238.42 = 15,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,487.72/62,238.42 = 15,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,487.72x = 62,238.42 × 15,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,487.72x = 947,848,814.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,848,814.47/41,487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,846.49

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