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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,524.54, 62,249.78 and 15,223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,524.54, 62,249.78 and 15,223.15 is: 22,821.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,524.54 : 62,249.78 = 15,223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,524.54/62,249.78 = 15,223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,524.54x = 62,249.78 × 15,223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,524.54x = 947,637,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,637,662.29/41,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,821.15

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