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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,502.94, 62,254.38 and 15,209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,502.94, 62,254.38 and 15,209.74 is: 22,814.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,502.94 : 62,254.38 = 15,209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,502.94/62,254.38 = 15,209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,502.94x = 62,254.38 × 15,209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,502.94x = 946,872,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,872,933.66/41,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,814.60

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