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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,525.63, 62,313.35 and 15,233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,525.63, 62,313.35 and 15,233.03 is: 22,858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,525.63 : 62,313.35 = 15,233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,525.63/62,313.35 = 15,233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,525.63x = 62,313.35 × 15,233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,525.63x = 949,220,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,220,742.22/41,525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,858.67

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