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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,546.03, 62,327.26 and 15,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,546.03, 62,327.26 and 15,251 is: 22,879.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,546.03 : 62,327.26 = 15,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,546.03/62,327.26 = 15,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,546.03x = 62,327.26 × 15,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,546.03x = 950,553,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,553,042.26/41,546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.52

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