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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,498.28, 62,240.94 and 15,196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,498.28, 62,240.94 and 15,196.89 is: 22,792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,498.28 : 62,240.94 = 15,196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,498.28/62,240.94 = 15,196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,498.28x = 62,240.94 × 15,196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,498.28x = 945,868,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,868,718.68/41,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,792.96

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