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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,519.67, 62,279.46 and 15,226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,519.67, 62,279.46 and 15,226.53 is: 22,839.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,519.67 : 62,279.46 = 15,226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,519.67/62,279.46 = 15,226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,519.67x = 62,279.46 × 15,226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,519.67x = 948,300,066.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,300,066.07/41,519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.78

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