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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,525.28, 62,287.92 and 15,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,525.28, 62,287.92 and 15,220.08 is: 22,830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,525.28 : 62,287.92 = 15,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,525.28/62,287.92 = 15,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,525.28x = 62,287.92 × 15,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,525.28x = 948,027,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,027,125.43/41,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.12

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